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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“George.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/George. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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