gird

Meanings

• Verb

  To encircle or surround with a band or belt.

  - "He girded himself with a sword before going into battle."
  - "The tree trunk was girded with a rope to prevent it from falling."

• Verb

  To prepare or make ready for an action or event.

  - "The soldiers were girded for battle."
  - "She girded herself for a difficult conversation with her boss."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡɝd/
   
   
   
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2. /ɡɝd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gird
herd , bird , nird

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Variants

List of all variants of gird that leads to same result
gird , gird her loins , gird his loins , gird its loins , gird my loins , gird one's loins , gird our loins , gird their loins , gird your loins , girded , girded her loins , girded his loins , girded its loins , girded my loins , girded our loins , girded their loins , girded your loins , girding , girding her loins , girding his loins , girding its loins , girding my loins , girding our loins , girding their loins , girding your loins , girds , girds her loins , girds his loins , girds its loins , girds their loins , girt

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Etymology

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Old English gyrdan : to surround, encircle

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Trivia

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1. The term 'girdle' is derived from the Old English word 'gyrdel', which means 'belt'.

2. In medieval times, knights would gird their swords before going into battle as a symbol of readiness and determination.

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Related Concepts

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1. belt: A flexible band or strip, typically one worn around the waist.

2. encircle: To surround completely with a ring or band.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gird' is used metaphorically to describe preparing oneself for a challenge or battle. In art, the term 'girdle' is used to refer to a decorative belt worn around the waist.

How to Memorize "gird"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a belt being wrapped around an object or person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gird' with the idea of preparing or making ready.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'gird' as 'get ready and invest dedication'.

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