verb
- to remove a belt, girdle, or similar fastening from around something
- to remove or take off (clothing or armor) by unfastening
Usage: archaic; literary
Usage: archaic; literary
Examples
- The knight ungirded his sword before entering the chapel.
- She ungirded her robe and prepared for bed.
- The warrior ungirded his armor after the long battle.
- He ungirded himself of all worldly possessions.
- The priest ungirded his ceremonial vestments.
- They ungirded their heavy packs at the campsite.