Meaning of gaud in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɡɔd/

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  1. Noun

    gaud

    Etymology

    Middle English (denoting a trick or pretense): perhaps via Anglo-Norman French from Old French gaudir‘rejoice’, from Latin gaudere; perhaps influenced by obsolete gaud ‘ornamental bead in a rosary’

    Definitions

    1. cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing

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