George

noun

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of George was in 1506

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Cite this Entry

“George.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/George. Accessed 21 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 5

biographical 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 5

biographical 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 5

biographical name (4)

David Lloyd see David lloyd george

George

5 of 5

biographical name (5)

Henry 1839–1897 American economist

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