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Dictionary of
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Origin of the Surname GEAR, GEER.
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GEAR, GEER.
Gear signifies all sorts of wearing apparel and equipments for horses and
men, from the Saxon gearrian, to make ready; and the name was probably
given to one who took charge of and superintended the gear. John
of the Gear, John O'Gear, and at length John Gear.
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C, D, E,
F, G, H,
I, J, K,
L, M, N,
O, P, Q,
R, S, T,
U, V, W,
X, Y, Z
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