单词 | gcb |
释义 | > as lemmasGCB GCB n. (in the British honours system) (Knight or Dame) Grand Cross of (the Order of) the Bath, the senior rank of the Order of Bath; (also) denoting a person holding this rank, or the award itself. Π 1847 Times 8 May 6/1 The Queen has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting unto Sir Admiral Thomas Byam Martin G.C.B., the office or place of Rear Admiral of the United Kingdom. 1915 D. Haig Diary 14 July in War Diaries & Lett. 1914–18 (2005) 130 The King..then handed me the GCB and ‘collar’ saying that no one had more thoroughly earned it than I had. 2004 Sydney Morning Herald (Nexis) 2 Nov. 31 The Governor-General sent a message of condolence..following the death of Her Royal Highness Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, GCB, CI, GCVO, GBE. < as lemmas |
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