gird1
v.
(past and past part. girded or girt)
literary encircle or secure with a belt or band.
▸surround; encircle:
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the mountains girding Kabul.
Phrase
- gird
(up)
one's loins
(or gird oneself for something)
prepare and strengthen oneself for something difficult.
Etymology
OE gyrdan, of Gmc origin; rel. to girdle1 and girth.
gird2
v.
make cutting or critical remarks.
n.
a critical or taunting remark.
Etymology
ME (in the sense ‘strike, stab’): of unknown origin.
