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.
Avulsions. Avulsions are a type of wound in which the skin and/or tissue is torn away from the body. A very severe type of avulsion is an amputation, in which a body part, such as a finger or hand, is completely removed during the injury.acerations. A laceration, or cut, is a type of wound in which the skin is separated by a sharp object, such as a knife, razor or the edge of a piece of paper.