noun
ged
Ged (noun) means a dialect word for the pike, a freshwater fish. Example: “He caught a large ged in the loch.”
noun
1
A dialect word for the pike, a freshwater fish.
"He caught a large ged in the loch."
How to use ged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old or dialect word for the pike fish.
When to use it
Rare and regional; most readers will not recognize it outside dialect or historical use.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like ged.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- geds
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
He caught a large _____ in the loch.
Etymology
From Middle English gedde, borrowed from Old Norse gedda, meaning "pike."
Frequently asked questions
What does “ged” mean?
The word “ged” means a dialect word for the pike, a freshwater fish. In plain terms, an old or dialect word for the pike fish.
How do you use “ged” in a sentence?
Here is “ged” used in a sentence: “He caught a large ged in the loch.”
What part of speech is “ged”?
“Ged” is a noun.
Where does the word “ged” come from?
The word “ged” comes from Middle English. From Middle English gedde, borrowed from Old Norse gedda, meaning "pike.".
