gerent
[jeer-uh nt]
noun
a ruler or manager.
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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Related Words for gerent
king, monarch, emperor, czar, sultan, shah, majesty, queen, empress, mogul, kaiser, prince, baron, royal, sovereign, potentate, lord, dame, tycoon, baronessExamples from the Web for gerent
Historical Examples of gerent
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
After that Gerent loaded him with presents, and so let him go well pleased.
A Prince of CornwallCharles W. Whistler
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
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
However, Gerent and we had our way, and so we thought to hear no more of the matter.
A Prince of CornwallCharles W. Whistler
gerent
noun
Word Origin for gerent
C16: from Latin gerēns managing, from gerere to bear
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