george

George · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A male given name of Greek origin.

  2. 2.

    Used in various place names.

  3. 3.

    (British slang, dated) The automatic pilot of an aircraft.

Forms

plural: Georges

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    by George — An exclamation of surprise (dated).
  • •
    George Cross — A British civilian bravery award.
  • •
    Saint George — The patron saint of England.

Related words

See also: name, names

Etymology

From Greek Georgios, from georgos ("farmer"), from ge ("earth") + ergon ("work"). The name became popular in England after the Hanoverian succession brought King George I to the throne in 1714.