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geld

Pronunciation: /gɛld/
Definition of geld

verb

[with object]
  • castrate (a male animal).
  • deprive of vitality or vigour:the English version of the book has been gelded

Origin:

Middle English: from Old Norse gelda, from geldr 'barren'

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