ged

[ ged ]

/ gɛd /

any fish of the pike family.

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1275–1325; Middle English gedde < Old Norse gedda pike

GED

general educational development.

general equivalency diploma.

She spends the year out of public view, quietly studying for her GED.
Up to a Point: 2013 in Review and Predictions for 2014|P. J. O’Rourke|January 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So, I read a lot of books, got my GED while I was in there, and worked out every day.
Ja Rule on Life in Prison, His 50 Cent Beef, New Film & Finding God|Marlow Stern|October 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The average annual salary for a person with a GED is only $37,200.
The Military-Industrial Complex Is Real, and It’s Bigger Than Ever|John Avlon|June 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The boy got his GED and is joining the Army, she said—a win for both.
Coming Home: A Second Life for Soldiers|Abigail Pesta|November 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST

He encouraged me to get my GED, take college classes, and pursue my architecture license.
Scientology’s Sea Org: A Story of Escape for Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise|Abigail Pesta|July 6, 2012|DAILY BEAST
"Don'd ged so oxcited, sir," cautioned the Dutch boy, with a wave of one pudgy hand.
Frank Merriwell's Chums|Burt L. Standish
I vant to ged py Chicago so kevick as der nation vill led me.
Motor Matt's Air Ship|Stanley R. Matthews
I'm tould Mrs. Zack an' Ged is packing up, to be off to some wild place intirely.'
Cedar Creek|Elizabeth Hely Walshe
It should rather have been, ged fhaigh na h-uile dhaoine, &c.
Elements of Gaelic Grammar|Alexander Stewart
Ye see, Ged was allus after me to go inter court an' back up his claim ag'in you on that Perkins Tract.
Nan Sherwood at Pine Camp|Annie Roe Carr