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Mad King George

Mad King George proper noun: a nickname for King George III of the United Kingdom.

Proper noun

Mad King George

  1. (dated, derogatory, historical) A nickname for King George III of the United Kingdom.
    Synonyms:
    Farmer George

Synonyms of Mad King George

Origin of Mad King George

In reference to the numerous episodes of acute mania suffered from in later life; typically thought to be due to porphyria or bipolar disorder.

Questions about Mad King George

What does Mad King George mean?
Mad King George means a nickname for King George III of the United Kingdom.
What part of speech is Mad King George?
Mad King George is a proper noun.

Words near Mad King George in the dictionary

  1. mad hatter disease
  2. mad hatter syndrome
  3. mad hatters
  4. mad honey
  5. mad itch
  6. Mad King George
  7. mad lad
  8. mad lads
  9. Mad Lib
  10. Mad Libs
  11. mad man

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