Douw

[ Dutch dou ]

noun

1. Ger·rard [gey, -, r, ah, r, t]. Dou, Gerard.

Example Sentences

Yones Douw, a lawyer and representative for the families of the victims, said the trial was only held to “create a good image for Indonesia”.

From Reuters

The man, 24-year-old Ravianus Douw who drowned while he was fishing in a nearby river, died on the way to hospital.

From Time

It was built for him in 2001 by the Reserve’s owner, South African insurance magnate Douw Steyn, a friend who also owns Johannesburg’s exquisite Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa. 

From Forbes

Prices, from $8,240 for a night’s rental for up to 12 people, include meals made by a private chef, guided bush walks and a sundown cruise on the Douw Steyn Dam.

From New York Times

The South African insurance tycoon Douw Steyn saw his wealth go up by £50m to £600m, ranking him at 170th, after a hugely popular meerkat TV advertising campaign for his firm comparethemarket.com.

From The Guardian