I. ˈgərd verb
( gird·ed ˈgər-dəd ; or girt ˈgərt ; gird·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English gyrdan; akin to Old English geard yard — more at yard
Date: before 12th century
transitive verb
1.
a. : to encircle or bind with a flexible band (as a belt)
b. : to make fast (as a sword by a belt or clothing with a cord)
c. : surround
2. : provide , equip ; especially : to invest with the sword of knighthood
3. : to prepare (oneself) for action
intransitive verb
: to prepare for action
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- gird one's loins
II. verb
Etymology: Middle English, to strike, thrust
Date: 1546
transitive verb
: to sneer at : mock
intransitive verb
: gibe , rail
III. noun
Date: 1566
: a sarcastic remark