ζώννυμι to gird, esp. to gird round the loins for a pugilistic conflict, Od., Hes.; ζ. γαῖαν, of Ocean, Anth. Mid. ζώννῦμαι, to gird oneself, gird up oneʼs loins, of wrestlers and pugilists, who in early times wore a linen cloth (ζῶμα, διάζωμα) round their loins. generally, to gird up oneʼs loins, prepare for battle, Il.; also c. acc., ζωννύσκετο μίτρην girded on his belt, Il.; χαλκὸν ζ. to gird on oneʼs sword, Il.