gird
gird
verbDefinition of GIRD
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to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt <for the celebration of the heroes' return, well-wishers girded hundreds of trees with yellow ribbons> <she girded her waist with a delicate sash>
2
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity <the Spartan warrior girded himself for battle with sword and shield>
Synonyms accoutre (or accouter), equip, fit (out), gird, kit (up or out) [chiefly British], outfit, provision, rig, supply
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