ʾāzar אָזַר ‘to gird’ (Hebrew)

Etymology^?: a primitive root

ʾāzar v
1) gird, encompass, equip, clothe
 1a) (Qal) to gird, gird on (metaphorical of strength)
 1b) (Niphal) be girded
 1c)(Piel) hold close, clasp
 1d) (Hiphpael) gird oneself (for war)