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   Gerund , n. [L. gerundium, fr. gerere to bear, carry, perform. See Gest a deed, Jest.] (Lat. Gram.)
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   A kind of verbal noun, having only the four oblique cases of the singular number, and governing cases like a participle.
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   In Modern English, the -ing form of a verb, when functioning as a noun; as, running is good for the heart.
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   (AS. Gram.) A verbal noun ending in -e, preceded by to and usually denoting purpose or end; -- called also the dative infinitive; as, “Ic hæbbe mete tô etanne” (I have meat to eat.).
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