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Gerald

American  
[jer-uhld] / ˈdʒɛr əld /

noun

  1. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “spear” and “rule.”


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At its core is a disturbing triangle composed of Munro; her second husband, Gerald Fremlin; and Munro’s daughter Andrea, from her first marriage.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Diana Gerald, co-chief executive at BookTrust, said the appointment of Lawrence gave a "much-needed voice to the vulnerable children pushed to the edge of our society".

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

President Gerald Ford was on vacation in Vail, Colorado, but an adviser briefed the new White House chief of staff, Dick Cheney.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

Franklin D Roosevelt swam in an indoor pool which today is the White House press room, while Gerald Ford enjoyed an outdoor pool, Trump said.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

One of them was Gerald Willis, the school thug.

From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli

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