Gd

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Symbol, Chemistry.

gadolinium.

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Other definitions for Gd (2 of 4)

Real Estate.

garbage disposal.

Other definitions for Gd (3 of 4)

gd.

abbreviation

good.

guard.

Other definitions for Gd (4 of 4)

G.D.

abbreviation

Grand Duchess.

Grand Duke.

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How to use Gd in a sentence

However, G-d is very clear about the Sabbath being a day of rest.
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I wish to G-d Obama would get out there and explain this to the American people.
The Death of Deficit Scare-Mongering, Please|Michael Tomasky|May 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I imagine her shock right about now, when G-d opens the gates and places a crown upon her head.
Roseanne Barr Hails the Comedic Genius of Phyllis Diller|Roseanne Barr|August 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Jack says, 'You lie, G-d d-mn you,' and draws his derringer.
Mrs. Skaggs's Husbands and Other Stories|Bret Harte

"And by G—d I'll make that young jackanapes look a sight ere I take my hand off him," he retorted savagely.
The Nest of the Sparrowhawk|Baroness Orczy
"Philip, if you marry that girl I'll peach; I will, so help me G—d," replied a woman's voice.
Fort Lafayette or, Love and Secession|Benjamin Wood
By G—d, no d——d Mormon could counterfeit that language, you swear real natteral; hurrah for old Kentuck.
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Volume 3|Joseph Smith
He said, "You are in bad company, G—d d——n you; out with your greenbacks, or I'll shoot you."
Reports of the Committee on the Conduct of the War|United States Senate

British Dictionary definitions for Gd (1 of 2)

the internet domain name for

Grenada

British Dictionary definitions for Gd (2 of 2)

the chemical symbol for

gadolinium

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Scientific definitions for Gd

The symbol for gadolinium.