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.
âVisiting is a mainstay of social life, mostly within the circle of extended family.â âInternational trade was the mainstay of Macau as a free port, and has been important until recently.â âThe staff are excellent, the mainstays being owner Juan and the smiling Joanna.â