George
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English OnlineLDOCE OnlineGeorge /dʒɔːdʒ $ dʒɔːrdʒ/ noun by George! old-fashioned spoken used when you are pleasantly surprised By George, I think you're right!
George
George /dʒɔːdʒ $ dʒɔːrdʒ/
noun
by George! old-fashioned spoken used when you are pleasantly surprised:
By George, I think you're right!
George, Saint

(?-303 AD) the patron saint of England. He was born in eastern Asia Minor, became a soldier in the Roman army, and was officially killed in Palestine because of his Christian beliefs. He is said to have saved the life of a woman by killing a dragon (=an imaginary large animal that breathes fire), and he is always shown in pictures doing this. St George's Day, 23rd April, is celebrated as the English national day.
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nounby George! old-fashioned spoken used when you are pleasantly surprised:
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(?-303 AD) the patron saint of England. He was born in eastern Asia Minor, became a soldier in the Roman army, and was officially killed in Palestine because of his Christian beliefs. He is said to have saved the life of a woman by killing a dragon (=an imaginary large animal that breathes fire), and he is always shown in pictures doing this. St George's Day, 23rd April, is celebrated as the English national day.