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begird
[ bih-gurd ]
verb (used with object)
, be·girt or be·gird·ed, be·gird·ing.
- to gird about; encompass; surround.
begird
/ bɪˈɡɜːd /
verb
- to surround; gird around
- to bind
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of begird1
Old English begierdan ; see be- , gird 1
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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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