ger- root words — words with the ger- root

The root ger- comes from Old Frankish ger, meaning spear. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including roger. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ger- root

Explore words with ger- — words containing the ger- root and sharing its sense of "spear". Examples include roger. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ger- mean?

The ger- root means spear, from Old Frankish ger. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.