gid

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Definitions of gid word

noun gid a disease of cattle and especially of sheep in which the brain or spinal cord is infested with larvae of the dog tapeworm, Multiceps multiceps, producing staggers. 1
noun plural gid a member or former member of the U.S. armed forces, especially an enlisted soldier. 1
adjective gid rigidly adhering to military regulations and practices; regimented; spit-and-polish: a platoon leader who tried to be more GI than anyone else. 1
adjective gid of a standardized style or type issued by the U.S. armed forces: GI shoes; GI blankets. 1
adjective gid conforming to the regulations or practices of the U.S. armed forces: Every recruit must get a GI haircut. 1
adjective gid of, relating to, or characteristic of a U.S. enlisted person: a typical peacetime GI complaint. 1

before 1550

One of the 31% oldest English words

First recorded in 1550-60; back formation from giddy

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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