gerent
[jeer-uh nt]
Origin of gerent
1570–80; < Latin gerent- (stem of gerēns), present participle of gerere to bear, conduct, manage, equivalent to ger- bear + -ent- -ent
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Historical Examples of gerent
It would be hard to see him at all in the coming days, for not often was Gerent here.
A Prince of CornwallCharles W. Whistler
Leave me to see to him when we get to Watchet, for it is in my mind that Gerent will want him.
A Prince of CornwallCharles W. Whistler
Gerent had done so, saying that I should be back there, but even that did not stir me now.
A Prince of CornwallCharles W. Whistler
After that Gerent loaded him with presents, and so let him go well pleased.
A Prince of CornwallCharles W. Whistler
But Gerent escaped, though it was said that it was sorely against his will.
A Prince of CornwallCharles W. Whistler
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Word Origin for gerent
C16: from Latin gerēns managing, from gerere to bear
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