gird

¹gird

verb \ˈgərd\

gird·ed\ˈgər-dəd\ or girt\ˈgərt\gird·ing

Definition of GIRD

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

— gird one's loins

: to prepare for action : muster up one's resources

Origin of GIRD

Middle English, from Old English gyrdan; akin to Old English geard yard — more at yard

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with GIRD

bird, Bird, burred, curd, furred, Heard, herd, nerd, spurred, surd, third, urd, word