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gaud

Gaud (noun) means a cheap showy trinket.

noun
1
A cheap showy trinket
2
trick; jest; sport
3
deceit; fraud; artifice
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Etymology

From Middle English gaude, gawde (“jest, prank, trick; ornamental bead in a rosary, trinket, bauble”). Compare Middle English gaudy, gaudee, of the same meaning.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of gaud?

"gaud" (noun) means a cheap showy trinket.

What are the different meanings of gaud?

"gaud" has 3 main meanings: 1. A cheap showy trinket; 2. trick; jest; sport; 3. deceit; fraud; artifice.

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