noun
gord
gawd
noun
1
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.
Word Forms
gords plural, gords plural
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Etymology
Possibly linked to "gourd," with the wall shape giving the settlement its name.