Gerd

[ gaird ]

nounScandinavian Mythology.

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

Origin of Gerd

¹

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

Also Ger·da [gair-duh]. /ˈgɛər də/.

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Other definitions for GERD (2 of 2)

GERD

[ gurd ]

nounPathology.

gastroesophageal reflux disease: See entry at acid reflux.

Origin of GERD

²

First recorded in 1985–90

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How to use Gerd in a sentence

Nine nights hence, there to Niord's son Gerd will grant delight.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
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.
Stories from Northern Myths | Emilie Kip Baker
Gerd van Riebeek suggested that they were discussing the odd habits of human-type people.
Little Fuzzy | Henry Beam Piper
Gerd van Riebeek dropped himself into a folding chair and took Little Fuzzy on his lap.
Little Fuzzy | Henry Beam Piper
Both Gerd and Ruth decided to spend the morning at the camp and get acquainted with the Fuzzies on hand.
Little Fuzzy | Henry Beam Piper

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