gird

About 0.21 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb To bind with a flexible rope or cord.

   The fasces were girt about with twine in bundles large.

2. verb To encircle with, or as if with a belt.

   a castle girded with a moat

3. verb To prepare (oneself) for an action.
4. verb (of a vessel towing another) To be pulled on sideways by its towline, putting it at risk of capsizing.
5. noun A sarcastic remark.
6. noun A stroke with a rod or switch.
7. noun A severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.
8. verb To jeer at.

Similar words

girdle begird encircle girth fortify build up arm encompass surround thyself

Often followed by

up on the themselves himself at thee ourselves your his

Word family

girded girding girds girt