gird oneself Definition

gird
verb

girded, girt, girding
1. literary
To encircle or fasten something (especially part of the body) with a belt or something similar.
Thesaurus: encircle, girdle, surround, belt, enclose, encompass, ring, hem in, enfold, pen.

Idiom: gird oneself

To tuck up loose garments under one's belt (so as to be able to move more quickly).
Thesaurus: brace oneself, fortify oneself, strengthen oneself, steel oneself, ready oneself, prepare.

To prepare oneself for action.

Idiom: gird one's loins (gird up one's loins)

To prepare oneself for action.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon gyrdan.