Meanings (ES + gloss)
atar • ligar
To bind with a flexible rope or cord.
Gird thy sword vpon thy thigh, O most mightie: with thy glory and thy maiestie.
The fasces were girt about with twine in bundles large.
cercar • ceñir • encerrar • rodear
To encircle with, or as if with a belt.
The lady girt herself with silver chain, from which she hung a golden shear.
a castle girded with a moat
aprestarse
To prepare (oneself) for an action.
Associate your selues, O ye people, and yee shalbe broken in pieces; and giue eare all ye of farre countreys: gird your selues, and ye shalbe broken in pieces; gird your selues, an…
The poet is not trying to conform to any of the old standards of behavior. She is instead focusing her rage and girding herself for battle.