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George Crosses

George Crosses is the plural of George Cross.

Meaning of George Cross

Noun

George Cross (plural George Crosses)

  1. Britain's highest gallantry award for civilians and military personnel for actions which are not in the face of the enemy.
    • In the following month, driver Ben Gimbert and fireman Jim Nightall (posthumously) were awarded the George Cross, the highest honour the King could give civilians.2022 January 12, Benedict le Vay, “The heroes of Soham...”, in RAIL, number 948, page 43
  2. Australia's 2nd highest military award (no longer awarded)
  3. New Zealand's 2nd highest military award
    Synonyms:
    GC

Questions about George Crosses

What is George Crosses the plural of?
George Crosses is the plural of George Cross.

Words near George Crosses in the dictionary

  1. George Best
  2. George Bests
  3. George Costanza
  4. George County
  5. George Cross
  6. George Crosses
  7. George Dog Island
  8. George Enescu
  9. George Lazenby
  10. George Lucas
  11. George Lucased

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