Gaylord
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Name — An American surname, and a once-popular boy's first name derived from it, common up to the 1960s.
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Etymology
From the Old French surname Gaillard, meaning roughly "strong" or "lively"; over time English speakers reread the spelling as if it meant "gay lord," which gave the name its later slang meaning.
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What does “Gaylord” mean?
The word “Gaylord” means an American surname, and a once-popular boy's first name derived from it, common up to the 1960s. In plain terms, originally just a surname and given name, it also picked up a mocking slang sense, and separately names a large pallet-sized shipping box.
How do you pronounce “Gaylord”?
“Gaylord” is pronounced GAY-lawd (/ˈɡeɪˌlɔɹd/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “Gaylord”?
Depending on how it is used, “Gaylord” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Gaylord” come from?
The word “Gaylord” comes from Old French. From the Old French surname Gaillard, meaning roughly "strong" or "lively"; over time English speakers reread the spelling as if it meant "gay lord," which gave the name its later slang meaning.
How many meanings does “Gaylord” have?
“Gaylord” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an American surname, and a once-popular boy's first name derived from it, common up to the 1960s.
