Definitions for Gerd

Gerd Gerd

Spelling: [gaird]
IPA: /gɛərd/

Gerd is a 4 letter English word.

You can make 33 anagrams from letters in Gerd (degr).

Definitions for Gerd

noun

  1. the daughter of a giant and the consort of Frey, who wooed her through his servant Skirnir.
  2. gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Origin of Gerd

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

Examples for Gerd

"Gently," said Gerd, turning away her bright head, and sighing.

So Skirnir came into the hall, and Gerd received him coldly.

It reached the ears of the fair Gerd as she sat in her chamber with her maidens.

And note the symbolism of the church, the church in the valley, and Gerd's Ice Church!

But again Gerd laughed, though with less mirth in her laughter.

So Gerd promised that in nine days she would come to be the bride of Frey.

These were dreadful words, and Gerd no longer laughed when she heard them.

But neither would Gerd listen to word of this generous gift.

This was the father of Gerd, the maiden whom Frey had seen and loved.

“It is safer to have speech with Gymer than with the beautiful Gerd,” he said.

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