Gerd

[ gaird ]

/ gɛərd /

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Definition of Gerd

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/.

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

GERD

[ gurd ]

/ gɜrd /

noun Pathology.

gastroesophageal reflux disease: See entry at acid reflux.

First recorded in 1985–90

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

GERD

abbr.

gastroesophageal reflux disease