Gird
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verb
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verb
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(As a verb)
Gird ( verb )
- To encircle or put a belt around someone or something.
- To prepare oneself for action or to brace oneself for an event.
Origin:
The word gird is derived from the old english word "gyrdan" meaning "to encircle".
Examples:
- She girded herself with the belt and set off.
- The knight girded on his sword before the battle.
- He girded his loins before the race.
- The king girded on the sword of state.
- He girded the bundle with twine.
(As a verb)
Gird ( verb )
- To encircle or put a belt around someone or something.
- To prepare oneself for action or to brace oneself for an event.
Origin:
The word gird is derived from the old english word "gyrdan" meaning "to encircle".
Examples:
- She girded herself with the belt and set off.
- The knight girded on his sword before the battle.
- He girded his loins before the race.
- The king girded on the sword of state.
- He girded the bundle with twine.