‖it>or /mhw>, n. [ F. djerid, fr. Ar. See Jereed. ] (a) A blunt javelin used in military games in Moslem countries. (b) A game played with it. [ Written also jereed, jerrid, etc. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Ar. jerīd. Cf. Djereed. ] A blunt javelin used by the people of the Levant, especially in mock fights. [ Written also jerreed, jerid. ] Byron.