GIRT (2)

Girt, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Girted; p. pr. & vb. n. Girting.] [[From Girt, n., cf. Girth, v.]] To gird; to encircle; to invest by means of a girdle; to measure the girth of; as, to girt a tree. We here create thee the first duke of Suffolk, And girt thee with the sword. Shak.