How I Girded at the vapor that almost continually shrouded it.
"Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer"
W. C. Scully
If Smith had been about to enter on another farm old Hodge would have Girded up his loins, packed his worldly goods in a waggon, and followed his master's fortunes thither.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies
Nora, notwithstanding, proudly Girded it on my side by a broad leathern belt with a huge silver clasp, which I thought had a very handsome appearance.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston