gird 
/ˈgɚd/ verb
girds; gird·ed /ˈgɚd/ verb /ˈgɚdəd/ also girt /ˈgɚt/; gird·ing : to prepare yourself to fight or to do something difficult — usually + for [no obj] ▪ Both sides are girding for battle. [+ obj] ▪ Both sides are girding themselves for battle. ▪ The company is girding (up) its loins for what could be a long strike.
