begird Meaning, Definition & Usage

Be*gird" transitive verb

Etymology

AS. begyrdan (akin to Goth. bigairdan); pref. be- + gyrdan to gird.

Wordforms

imperfect Begirt Begirded; past participle Begirt; present participle & verbal noun Begirding

Definitions

1. To bind with a band or girdle; to gird.
2. To surround as with a band; to encompass.