George Washington
English
Etymology
George + Washington from George Washington, commanding general of the Continental Army in rebellion against Great Britain and British colonial administration, and later first Executive President of United States of America
Proper noun
George Washington (plural George Washingtons)
- (US) A male given name; a compound name given to males in honor of President General George Washington of the United States of America.
- George Washington Adams (1801-1829) son of John Quincy Adams and Louisa Catherine Johnson
- George Washington Baines (1809-1882) U.S. cleric, son of Thomas Baines and Mary McCoy
- George Washington Bolton (1841-1931) U.S. banker, son of Elisha Bolton and Eliza Burbridge
- George Washington Carpenter (1802-1860) U.S. scientist; son of Conrad Carpenter and Ann Adams
Related terms
- (male given name in honor of George Washington): George, Washington
Noun
George Washington (plural George Washingtons)
- (US, finance, slang) The one-dollar bill of the United States of America, which features a portrait of President George Washington.
Synonyms
- ($1 USD bill): Washington
See also
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