begird

verb2

1. •
   (no longer used) To bind with a band or girdle; to gird.

   • He was begirt with a clean linen apron which fell below his knees […] — 1768
2. •
   (no longer used) To encircle, surround, as with a gird; enclose; encompass.

   • […] I will stand my self for the whole Regiment, and safer far in mine owne single valour, then begirt with cowards and with traitors. — 1654