Meaning & History. From an English surname which was derived from the given name GERALD or GERARD. A famous bearer of the surname was Pat Garrett (1850-1908), the sheriff who shot Billy the Kid.
Definition of avocational. 1  1 : of or relating to an avocation an avocational interest in sports. 2  2 : being such by avocation an avocational musician.
revocation - the state of being cancelled or annulled. annulment. state - the way something is with respect to its main attributes; the current state of knowledge; his state of health; in a weak financial state. abrogation, repeal, annulment - the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation.