1. to encircle or bind with a belt or band
Usage: past tense and past participle of ‘gird’
2. to prepare oneself for action
Usage: past tense and past participle of ‘gird’

1. encircled or bound with a belt or band

Examples

• The knight girt his sword to his side before battle.
• She girt herself with determination for the difficult task ahead.
• The ancient tree was girt with iron bands to prevent splitting.
• He girt up his robes and prepared to cross the river.
• The castle walls were girt with a deep moat.
• The warrior stood girt for battle, ready to defend his homeland.