noun
gord
gawd
Gord (noun) means a fortified settlement built by early Slavic peoples, typically a cluster of wooden houses ringed by an earth-and-wood wall. Example: “Archaeologists uncovered the remains of a 9th-century gord near the river.”
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A fortified settlement built by early Slavic peoples, typically a cluster of wooden houses ringed by an earth-and-wood wall.
"Archaeologists uncovered the remains of a 9th-century gord near the river."
How to use gord
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical/archaeological term for an early fortified village, mostly used when discussing medieval Slavic settlements.
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Word forms
- Plural
- gords
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Archaeologists uncovered the remains of a 9th-century _____ near the river.
Etymology
Possibly linked to "gourd," with the wall shape giving the settlement its name.
Rhymes for gord
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What does “gord” mean?
The word “gord” means a fortified settlement built by early Slavic peoples, typically a cluster of wooden houses ringed by an earth-and-wood wall. In plain terms, a historical/archaeological term for an early fortified village, mostly used when discussing medieval Slavic settlements.
How do you pronounce “gord”?
“Gord” is pronounced gawd (/ɡɔː(ɹ)d/ in IPA).
How do you use “gord” in a sentence?
Here is “gord” used in a sentence: “Archaeologists uncovered the remains of a 9th-century gord near the river.”
What part of speech is “gord”?
“Gord” is a noun.
