I. ˈge(ə)r noun
( plural ge·rim ˈgerə̇m)
Etymology: Hebrew gēr
1. : an alien resident in Hebrew territory protected in accordance with early Hebrew law by a native patron from oppression
2. : proselyte 2
II. abbreviation
gerund; gerundial; gerundive
I. ˈge(ə)r noun
( plural ge·rim ˈgerə̇m)
Etymology: Hebrew gēr
1. : an alien resident in Hebrew territory protected in accordance with early Hebrew law by a native patron from oppression
2. : proselyte 2
II. abbreviation
gerund; gerundial; gerundive
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012