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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishA historical/archaeological term for an early fortified village, mostly used when discussing medieval Slavic settlements.

Word forms

gords plural, gords plural

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Etymology

Possibly linked to "gourd," with the wall shape giving the settlement its name.

Rhymes for gord

ord word cord ford lord Nord sword chord fjord McCord

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Frequently asked questions

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.