gerent

noun

ge·​rent ˈjir-ənt How to pronounce gerent (audio)
: one that rules or manages

Word History

Etymology

Latin gerent-, gerens, present participle of gerere to bear, carry on

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gerent was in 1576

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Cite this Entry

“Gerent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gerent. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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