Synonyms for Gird (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (encircle or bind):
girt, girth, begirdWordNet sense 2 (put a girdle on or around):
girdleWordNet sense 3 (bind with something round or circular):
encircleWordNet sense 4 (prepare oneself for a military confrontation):
arm, fortify, build upFrom the ODE community, based on WordNetadd/edit