begird
Ring with belt
To begird is to encircle or surround, especially with a belt or band.
The word is archaic and literary, appearing mostly in older texts and poetry: The castle was begirt with a deep moat.
The past tense is begirt or begirded.
Encircling band or belt
- beltStrap securing trousers
- sashWaist-worn cloth strip
- bandGroup playing music together
- ringClosed curve shape
loop · hoop · collar · circlet · wreath · corona · encircle · encompass
Protective combat covering
- swordHilted fighting blade
- scabbardProtective case for blades
- sheathProtective blade covering
- holsterSidearm carrying case
quiver · weaponry · accoutrements · kit · gear · outfit · provisions · supplies
Fortified defensive wall
- bulwarkDefensive fortification or safeguard
- bastionFortified defensive position
- battlementToothed fortress wall crown
- parapetLow wall at edge
palisade · barricade · citadel · stronghold · fortification · garrison · redoubt · watchtower
cincture
Encircling band or belt
ring · loop · hoop · collar · circlet · wreath · corona · encircle · encompass · surround
armor
Protective combat covering
holster · quiver · weaponry · accoutrements · kit · gear · outfit · provisions · supplies · rations
rampart
Fortified defensive wall
- bulwarkDefensive fortification or safeguard
- bastionFortified defensive position
- battlementToothed fortress wall crown
parapet · palisade · barricade · citadel · stronghold · fortification · garrison · redoubt · watchtower · turret