释义 |
george I. \ˈjȯ(ə)rj, ˈjȯ(ə)j\ noun (-s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: after St. George died ab A.D. 303 Cappadocian martyr, patron saint of England 1. : either of two of the insignia of the British Order of the Garter: a. : a jewel appended to the collar of the order — called also Great George b. : a jewel appended to the ribbon of the order — called also Lesser George 2. : a British half crown or guinea bearing the image of St. George II. Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: from the name George — a communications code word for the letter g |