Middle English word begirden comes from Proto-Germanic *bi- (By, at; a general locative prefix.), Proto-Germanic *gurdijaną (To gird.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *bi- | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | By, at; a general locative prefix. |
| *gurdijaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | To gird. |
| gyrdan | Old English (ang) | To gird. |
| begyrdan | Old English (ang) | To begird; gird about or around, clothe, surround; beleaguer. |
| begirden | Middle English (enm) |