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.
To avow is defined as to make it known or to admit to it. When a politician admits his guilt to reporters this an example of avow. 1  to declare openly or admit frankly.  to acknowledge or claim (oneself) to be: he avowed himself a patriot.