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George

noun \ ˈjȯrj \

Definition of George

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

Origin and Etymology of george

St. George

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First Known Use: 1506

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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George

biographical name \ ˈjȯrj \

Definition of George

Saint 3rd century Christian martyr and patron saint of England

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Definition of George

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

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Definition of George

name of 2 kings of Greece: I 1845–1913 (reigned 1863–1913); II 1890–1947 (reigned 1922–23; 1935–47)

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George

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Definition of George

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George

geographical name \ ˈjȯrj \

Definition of George

river 345 miles (555 kilometers) long in northeastern Quebec, Canada, flowing north into Ungava Bay

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