'Begirding' definitions:
Definition of 'Begirding'
- Begird \Be*gird"\, v. t. [imp. Begirt, Begirded; p. p.
Begirt; p. pr. & vb. n. Begirding.] [AS. begyrdan (akin
to Goth. bigairdan); pref. be- + gyrdan to gird.]
- 1. To bind with a band or girdle; to gird.
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- 2. To surround as with a band; to encompass.
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