gird vs knep

gird

verb
  • To bind with a flexible rope or cord. 

  • To jeer at. 

  • To encircle with, or as if with a belt. 

  • To jeer. 

  • To prepare (oneself) for an action. 

noun
  • A sarcastic remark. 

  • A stroke with a rod or switch. 

  • A severe spasm; a twinge; a pang. 

knep

verb
  • To tie or bundle something tightly and securely. 

  • To pick or pick off (e.g. flowers, berries, etc.) 

  • To clasp the hands; to clench one's fists. 

  • To graze, crop; (of horses) to bite in play. 

  • To bite gently, nibble. 

noun
  • Synonym of kneppars 

How often have the words gird and knep occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )