Middle English word bigirden comes from Old English butan (Except for, but, unless Without, except.), Old English gyrdan (To gird.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| butan | Old English (ang) | Except for, but, unless Without, except. |
| gyrdan | Old English (ang) | To gird. |
| begyrdan | Old English (ang) | To begird; gird about or around, clothe, surround; beleaguer. |
| bigirden | Middle English (enm) |