girded

Meanings

• Verb

  To surround or encircle with a band or belt, typically as a protective measure.

  - "He girded himself with a sword before going into battle."
  - "The coachman girded the horses with blankets to keep them warm."

• Verb

  To prepare oneself mentally or emotionally for an experience or challenge.

  - "Before making an important presentation, she took time to gird herself."
  - "After losing her job, she took some time to gird herself for the job search."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with girded
herded , merded , ferried

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Variants

List of all variants of girded 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 encircle, from geridan, to ride around.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'girded loins' is often used figuratively to mean preparing oneself mentally or emotionally for a challenge.

2. In the Bible, the phrase 'gird up your loins' is used to encourage preparation and readiness.

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Related Concepts

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1. armor: The protective clothing worn by soldiers, knights, or other warriors.

2. belt: A band worn around the waist to hold up trousers or to fasten a garment.

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Culture

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In literature, 'girded' is often used to describe a character preparing for battle or a challenge. In art, images of warriors or knights girding their swords or armor are common.

How to Memorize "girded"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine wrapping a band or belt around an object or yourself to understand the meaning of 'girded'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'girded' with the idea of preparation or protection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'girded' as 'Get Ready, I'm Dressed and Equipped'.

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