Etymology

Farmer George

Today it means: A nickname for King George III of the United Kingdom. Full definition →

Ancient Greek γεωργός
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromγεωργός“farmer, earth worker”
  2. English todayFarmer George

In reference to his well-known agricultural hobbies and interests; purportedly in allusion to the derivation of George from Ancient Greek γεωργός (geōrgós, “farmer, earth worker”).

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