Answer:

girded

Answer	Crossword Clue
GIRDED	Prepared (oneself) for action
GIRDED	Encircled
GIRDED	Equipped.

GIRDED	Braced.
GIRDED	Scoffed; jeered
GIRDED	Prepared for action
GIRDED	Steeled
GIRDED	Mustered ones resources

Crossword

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