Gard

[ gar ]

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noun

a department in S France. 2,271 sq. mi. (5,882 sq. km). Capital: Nîmes.

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Words nearby Gard

García Moreno, García Robles, García y Íñiguez, Garcilaso de la Vega, garçon, Gard, Garda, gardant, Garda Síochána, garde-manger, garden

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How to use Gard in a sentence

Howard, instead, said he felt aggrieved by a late timeout called by Wisconsin Coach Greg Gard, then further triggered when Gard placed his hand on Howard’s arm as the two were talking.
A week of sorry sports apologies from men behaving badly|Candace Buckner|February 26, 2022|Washington Post
En gard, Democratic majority: Sharp commentary and a burst of aggressive reporting is coming your way.
Rising Political Stars of 2010|The Daily Beast|December 26, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Launcelot retreated to his town and castle of Joyous Gard, and gathered there a great following of knights.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Complete|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
Du Gard reports an instance in a child only three months old, and Spolinus tells of such a sweat in a child twelve years of age.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine|Austin Malley

As he said to Helvetius, "Vous tes brouill avec tous ceux que vous avez oblig, mais j'ai gard tous mes amis."
Baron d'Holbach|Max Pearson Cushing
Thorir of Gard was very angry when he heard of it and bethought himself of vengeance for his sons upon Grettir.
Grettir The Strong|Unknown
Thorir of Gard now heard where Grettir had taken up his abode and meant to leave no stone unturned to get him slain.
Grettir The Strong|Unknown

British Dictionary definitions for Gard

Gard

/ (French ɡar) /

noun

a department of S France, in Languedoc-Roussillon region. Capital: Nîmes. Pop: 648 522 (2003 est). Area: 5881 sq km (2294 sq miles)

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