girded

transitive verb girded or girt, girding

1. to encircle or fasten with a belt or band
2. to surround, encircle, or enclose
3. 1. to equip, furnish, clothe, etc.
   2. to endow with some attribute
4. to prepare (oneself) for action

Origin: ME girden < OE gyrdan, akin to Ger gürten < IE base *gherdh-, to enclose > yard