definition of
gird

[1] #1 gird v. [arm, build up, fortify] prepare oneself for a military confrontation; "The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East"; "troops are building up on the Iraqi border". wn

[2] #2 gird v. [girdle] put a girdle on or around; "gird your loins". wn

[3] #3 gird v. [encircle] bind with something round or circular. wn