Meanings
proper noun
- datedderogatoryhistoricalA nickname for King George III of the United Kingdom.
Synonyms: Farmer George
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounA nickname for King George III of the United Kingdom.
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Origin
In reference to the numerous episodes of acute mania suffered from in later life; typically thought to be due to porphyria or bipolar disorder.
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Mad King George. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mad%20King%20George
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“Mad King George.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mad%20King%20George. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Mad King George,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mad%20King%20George.
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