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Gerd

[ gaird ]

/ gɛərd /

noun Scandinavian Mythology.

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

Also Ger·da

[gair-duh] /ˈgɛər də/.

Origin of Gerd

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

Definition for gerd (2 of 2)

GERD

[ gurd ]

/ gɜrd /

noun

gastroesophageal reflux disease.

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Examples from the Web for gerd

Gerd van Riebeek fired a bullet into the ground ahead of him, bringing him up short.
Little Fuzzy|Henry Beam Piper
But Gerd only laughed at his threats, and looked unmoved at the glistening steel.
Stories from Northern Myths|Emilie Kip Baker
He, Gerd and the pilot piled out and started climbing and sliding down the declivity.
Little Fuzzy|Henry Beam Piper
Their mother was Gerd, daughter of Bodvar from Bodvarsholar.
Grettir The Strong|Unknown

A cool grove in which Gerd agreed with Skirner to meet Frey.
The Younger Edda|Snorre

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