First Known Use: 1506
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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
: a British coin bearing the image of St. George
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Origin of GEORGE
St. George
George
biographical name \ˈjȯrj\
Definition of GEORGE
Saint 3d cent. Christian martyr & patron saint of England
George
biographical name
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
biographical name
Definition of GEORGE
name of 2 kings of Greece: I 1845–1913 (reigned 1863–1913); II 1890–1947 (reigned 1922–23; 1935–47)
George
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Definition of GEORGE
David Lloyd — see David lloyd george
George
biographical name
Definition of GEORGE
Henry 1839–1897 Am. econ.
George
geographical name \ˈjȯrj\
Definition of GEORGE
river 345 miles (555 kilometers) Canada in NE Quebec flowing N into Ungava Bay
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