What is the meaning of Gird?

To bind with a flexible rope or cord.

To encircle with, or as if with a belt.

To prepare (oneself) for an action.

A sarcastic remark.

A stroke with a rod or switch.

A severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.

To jeer at.

To jeer.

Alternative form of ġird

Source: wiktionary.org