First Known Use: before 12th century
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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
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
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Origin of GIRD
Middle English, from Old English gyrdan; akin to Old English geard yard — more at yard
2gird
verb
Definition of GIRD
transitive verb
: to sneer at : mock
intransitive verb
Origin of GIRD
Middle English, to strike, thrust
First Known Use: 1546
3gird
noun
Definition of GIRD
: a sarcastic remark
First Known Use of GIRD
1566
GIRDED Defined for Kids
gird
verb \ˈgərd\
gird·ed or girt \ˈgərt\gird·ing
Definition of GIRD for Kids
1
: to encircle or fasten with or as if with a belt or cord <Her waist was girded with a purple sash.>
2
: to prepare for conflict or for some difficult task <When he heard Dana bellow, Roy closed his eyes and girded himself for the worst. — Carl Hiaasen, Hoot>
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