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. n. 1. the act of revoking or state of being revoked; cancellation. 2. (Law). a. the cancellation or annulment of a legal instrument, esp a will.