ymbgyrdan

Old English

verb
Definitions
  • to gird about or around, surround, encompass; beset

Etymology

Prefix from Old English gyrdan (put a girdle around, put a belt around).

Origin

Old English

gyrdan

Gloss

put a girdle around, put a belt around

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