Gerd

[ gaird ]

/ gɛərd /

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noun Scandinavian Mythology.

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

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Also Ger·da

[gair-duh]. /ˈgɛər də/.

Origin of Gerd

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

Words nearby Gerd

Gerar, Gerard, geratology, gerbera, gerbil, Gerd, gerent, gerenuk, gerfalcon, Gergiev, geriatric

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GERD

[ gurd ]

/ gɜrd /

noun Pathology.

gastroesophageal reflux disease: See entry at acid reflux.

Origin of GERD

First recorded in 1985–90

Example sentences from the Web for Gerd

Nine nights hence, there to Niord's son Gerd will grant delight.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson|Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
He did not even wish to speak with the man who had done him so great a service; but thought only of the loss of Gerd.
Stories from Northern Myths|Emilie Kip Baker
Gerd van Riebeek suggested that they were discussing the odd habits of human-type people.
Little Fuzzy|Henry Beam Piper
Gerd van Riebeek dropped himself into a folding chair and took Little Fuzzy on his lap.
Little Fuzzy|Henry Beam Piper

Both Gerd and Ruth decided to spend the morning at the camp and get acquainted with the Fuzzies on hand.
Little Fuzzy|Henry Beam Piper

Medical definitions for Gerd

GERD

abbr.

gastroesophageal reflux disease

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