The act of encircling or securing something with a belt or band, or mentally preparing oneself for something challenging; also the material used as a girdle.
From 'gird' (Old English 'gyrdan') with the gerund/participle suffix '-ing,' expressing an action, process, or the result of girding.
'Girding one's loins' remains a powerful metaphor precisely because it combines physical and psychological preparation—the ancient phrase still dominates modern sports language and motivational speech.
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