rerd

noun

variants: or rerde \ ˈre(ə)rd \

plural -s

Definition of rerd

(Entry 1 of 2)

dialectal

: a noisy cry : din, clamor, roar

rerd

intransitive verb

\ "\

-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of rerd (Entry 2 of 2)

dialectal

: to make a noise : cry out : roar

History and Etymology for rerd

Noun

Middle English, from Old English reord voice, speech; akin to Old High German rarta modulation, Old Norse rödd voice, Gothic razda tongue, speech, Sanskrit rasati he roars, yells

Intransitive verb

Middle English rerden to roar, speak, from Old English reordian to speak, from reord, noun

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