Associations to the word «Gird»
Noun
- Girdle
- Sandal
- Sword
- Aidan
- Trench
- Waist
- Sash
- Butte
- Osman
- Towel
- Grange
- Marshal
- Garment
- Armour
- Turban
- Righteousness
- Thigh
- Apron
- Tunic
- Belt
- Medallion
- Fellowship
- Armor
- Robe
- Endeavor
- Fray
- Buckle
- Cord
- Quiver
- Gown
- Cloak
- Frock
- Tombstone
- Fin
- Crescent
- Weep
- Sea
- Xv
- Grace
- Isle
- Scarf
- Strife
- Helm
- Cock
- Wherefore
- Protector
- Northumberland
- Bosom
- Glider
- Strap
- Harness
- Flank
- Rancho
- Haste
- Rocket
- Wipe
- Burrow
- Orb
- Tyranny
- Maiden
- Rope
- Bind
- Breech
- Glory
- Wrath
- Disciple
- Harp
- Shield
- Orphan
- Solitude
- Endeavour
- Spur
Adjective
Wiktionary
GIRD, verb. (transitive) To bind with a flexible rope or cord.
GIRD, verb. (transitive) To encircle with, or as if with a belt.
GIRD, verb. (transitive) To prepare oneself for an action.
GIRD, noun. A sarcastic remark.
GIRD, noun. A stroke with a rod or switch.
GIRD, noun. A severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.
GIRD, verb. (transitive) To jeer at.
GIRD, verb. (intransitive) To jeer.
GIRD UP ONE'S LOINS, verb. (idiomatic) (intransitive) To prepare oneself for something demanding.
Dictionary definition
GIRD, verb. 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".
GIRD, verb. Put a girdle on or around; "gird your loins".
GIRD, verb. Bind with something round or circular.
Wise words
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.