gorm

[ gawrm ]

/ gɔrm /

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Definition of gorm

verb (used with object) Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S.

a variant of gaum.

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Words nearby gorm

Gorki, Gorky, Gorlin syndrome, Görlitz, Gorlovka, gorm, gormand, gormandize, gormless, Gorno-Altai Autonomous Region, Gorno-Altai Republic

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How to use gorm in a sentence

His Grace sent Castalia a beautiful wedding present: a cairn-gorm, set in solid silver.
A Charming Fellow, Volume II (of 3)|Frances Eleanor Trollope
A famous story of barbarian life is that of Gorm, which well deserves to be told.
Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15)|Charles Morris
Gorm was absent at the time, and Thyra scarcely knew how the news could be told him without incurring the sworn penalty of death.
Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15)|Charles Morris
I felt that they were growing uneasy, though that Gorm found us friendly kept them from showing it.
A Sea Queen's Sailing|Charles Whistler

The folk ashore had made fast the ship by this time, and were idly waiting while Gorm spoke to us.
A Sea Queen's Sailing|Charles Whistler

British Dictionary definitions for gorm

gorm

/ (ˈɡɔːm) /

noun

Northern English dialect a foolish person

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