Begirded

/bɪˈɡɜr.dɪd/ adjective

Definition

Surrounded, encircled, or bound about with something; past tense of begird.

Etymology

From 'begird' + '-ed' (Old English past tense marker). Simple past participle form of the verb 'begird.'

Kelly Says

Biblical texts used 'begirded' to describe people wrapped in armor or robes—it's the kind of word you'd find in older English translations of scripture, giving the sense of being completely enclosed.

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