Definitions

1. noun

A person who is extremely old, often in poor health, or in a state of decline; a feeble person, especially an elderly person.

“After a long illness, John became a gaylord and required constant care.”

2. noun

A container or packaging for goods, especially a large box or crate.

“The store uses gaylords to ship fragile electronics.”

3. proper noun

Gaylord, a surname and place name, including Gaylord, Minnesota, and Gaylord, Texas.

“The town of Gaylord, Minnesota, was founded in the late 19th century.”