Gerd

¹

[ gaird ]

noun

, Scandinavian Mythology.

1. the daughter of a giant and the consort of Frey, who wooed her through his servant Skirnir.

GERD

²

[ gurd ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. gastroesophageal reflux disease: acid reflux.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gerd¹

< Old Norse Gerthr, derivative of garthr fenced-in field; garth

Origin of Gerd²

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Nine nights hence, there to Niord's son Gerd will grant delight.

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He did not even wish to speak with the man who had done him so great a service; but thought only of the loss of Gerd.

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Gerd van Riebeek suggested that they were discussing the odd habits of human-type people.

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Gerd van Riebeek dropped himself into a folding chair and took Little Fuzzy on his lap.

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Both Gerd and Ruth decided to spend the morning at the camp and get acquainted with the Fuzzies on hand.

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