begird

[ bih-gurd ]

verb (used with object)

, be·girt or be·gird·ed, be·gird·ing.

1. to gird about; encompass; surround.

begird

/ bɪˈɡɜːd /

verb

1. to surround; gird around
2. to bind

Word History and Origins

Origin of begird¹

before 900; Middle English begirden, Old English begierdan. See be-, gird ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of begird¹

Old English begierdan ; see be- , gird ¹

Example Sentences

I honestly believe that his performance would beat down the frigid steel ramparts that begird the English "lady."

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E'er shall avail her neck to begird with yesterday's ribband.

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