1. past tense and past participle of girt; to encircle or secure with a belt, band, or strap
Usage: often used with 'up' to mean to prepare oneself or tighten one's belt; archaic or literary in modern usage
2. past tense and past participle of girt; to secure a horse with a girth (saddle strap)
Usage: equestrian term; less common variant of 'girthed'

Examples

• She girted her waist with a decorative sash before the ceremony.
• He girted up his loins and prepared for the long journey ahead.
• The knight girted his armor tightly before battle.
• The stable hand girted the horse before the rider mounted.
• They girted themselves with courage to face the challenge.