Definitions

1. verb

to encircle or surround something, especially with a fence, wall, or other barrier

“The king ordered his knights to engird the castle to protect it from invaders.”

2. verb

to encircle or surround something, especially with the arms or a barrier, to protect or support it

“She engirded her child with her arms to keep him safe from the crowd.”

3. noun

a fence or wall that surrounds or encloses something

“The farmer’s field was protected by a sturdy engird of stone walls.”