1
: either of two of the insignia of the British Order of the Garter
2
informal
: a British coin bearing the image of St. George
Word History
Etymology
St. George
First Known Use
1506, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“George.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/George. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
Geographical Definition
George
geographical name
river 345 miles (555 kilometers) long in northeastern Quebec, Canada, flowing north into Ungava Bay
Biographical Definition
George 1 of 5
biographical name (1)
Saint 3rd century Christian martyr and patron saint of England
George
2 of 5biographical name (2)
name of 6 kings of Great Britain: I 1660–1727 (reigned 1714–27); II 1683–1760 (reigned 1727–60); III 1738–1820 (reigned 1760–1820); IV 1762–1830 (reigned 1820–30); V 1865–1936 (reigned 1910–36); VI 1895–1952 (reigned 1936–52)
George
3 of 5biographical name (3)
name of 2 kings of Greece: I 1845–1913 (reigned 1863–1913); II 1890–1947 (reigned 1922–23; 1935–47)
George
4 of 5biographical name (4)
David Lloyd see David lloyd george
George
5 of 5biographical name (5)
Henry 1839–1897 American economist
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