Gerd

¹

[ gaird ]

noun

, Scandinavian Mythology.

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

GERD

²

[ gurd ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. gastroesophageal reflux disease: acid reflux.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gerd¹

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

Origin of Gerd²

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

“I have osteoarthritis, I deal with obesity, I have blood pressure issues and GERD,” Brown says.

From Los Angeles Times

Mbappe shared the Gerd Muller trophy - awarded to the best men's goalscorer in Europe - with England and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane after both players finished last season with 44 goals.

From BBC

Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe won the Ballon d'Or Gerd Muller Trophy for scoring the most goals in Europe, though Real Madrid forward Mbappe did not attend the ceremony in Paris.

From BBC

Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe shared the Gerd Muller Trophy - the award for the best goalscorer - after both scoring 52 goals in all competitions last season.

From BBC

The Gerd is Africa's biggest hydroelectric dam project, and Ethiopia sees it as vital to meeting its energy needs.

From BBC