(gûrd) v.t. gird·ed or girt, gird·ing
1. To surround with a belt or girdle.
2. To encircle; hem in.
3. To prepare (oneself) for action.
4. To clothe; equip; endue, etc. [OE gyrdan]

(gûrd) noun
1. A sarcastic thrust; taunt; gibe; sneer.
2. Obs. A cutting stroke; hence, a pang.
3. Obs. A spurt.
—v.t. & v.i. To attack with sarcasm; gibe; jeer. [ME girden; origin unknown]
—gird′er noun
GIRDERS