Gird

verb

/ɡɜːd/

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.verbTo bind with a flexible rope or cord.

"The fasces were girt about with twine in bundles large."

2.verbTo encircle with, or as if with a belt.

"The lady girt herself with silver chain, from which she hung a golden shear."

3.verbTo prepare oneself for an action.

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