Gerd

[ gaird ]

nounScandinavian Mythology.
  1. the daughter of a giant and the consort of Frey, who wooed her through his servant Skirnir.

Origin of Gerd

1
<Old Norse Gerthr, derivative of garthr fenced-in field; see garth
  • Also Ger·da [gair-duh]. /ˈgɛər də/.

Other definitions for GERD (2 of 2)

GERD
[ gurd ]

nounPathology.
  1. gastroesophageal reflux disease: See entry at acid reflux.

Origin of GERD

2
First recorded in 1985–90

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How to use Gerd in a sentence

  • My Dementia Gerda Saunders, Slate Telling who I am before I forget.

  • He had to die officially—and, as far as Gerda knew, the death wasn't just an official formality.

    Pagan Passions | Gordon Randall Garrett
  • The third face was as unmistakable as Gerda's, though in an entirely different way.

    Pagan Passions | Gordon Randall Garrett
  • Of the three, Forrester noted, Gerda was the only one who didn't seem to think the invitation a high honor.

    Pagan Passions | Gordon Randall Garrett
  • Gerda stared down at him, too tired and confused to make any coherent picture out of what was going on.

    Pagan Passions | Gordon Randall Garrett
  • But he did want to keep an eye on Gerda, and he wasn't sure whether he would be able to do it when he got busy.

    Pagan Passions | Gordon Randall Garrett