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George

Description:

George, commonly used as a proper noun, is a masculine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word "georgos" which means "farmer" or "tiller of the soil". George is a popular name worldwide and has several cultural and historical associations.

Senses:

Noun

Sense 1:

A male given name.

Sample sentence: My cousin's name is George.

Sense 2:

Used to refer to an ordinary person, especially as a name for an anonymous or fictional character.

Sample sentence: In the story, George had a difficult time making friends in a new city.

Sense 3:

George is sometimes used to refer to the British currency, derived from the image of Saint George on the coins. (Note: This sense is less common)

Sample sentence: She inherited a handful of georges from her grandfather's coin collection.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Describes something related to or associated with the name George.

Sample sentence: The hotel was named George, in honor of its founder.

Sense 2:

Used to describe a person who demonstrates qualities associated with the name George, such as practicality and hard work.

Sample sentence: Tom is a George type of guy; he always gets his projects done on time.

Verb

Sense 1:

To mimic or imitate someone named George.

Sample sentence: The comedian delighted the audience by georging famous politicians and celebrities in his stand-up routine.

Sense 2:

To work diligently or passionately.

Sample sentence: The volunteers georged for hours to clean up the beach after the storm.

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