Gerd

[gaird]

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

GERD

[gurd]

noun

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But neither would Gerd listen to word of this generous gift.
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So Skirnir came into the hall, and Gerd received him coldly.
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These were dreadful words, and Gerd no longer laughed when she heard them.
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This was the father of Gerd, the maiden whom Frey had seen and loved.
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But again Gerd laughed, though with less mirth in her laughter.
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