English Explanatory Dictionary

George Cross

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Britain's highest gallantry award for civilians and military personnel for actions which are not in the face of the enemy.
  2. Australia's 2nd highest military award (no longer awarded)
  3. New Zealand's 2nd highest military award

Word forms

George Cross George Crosses

Etymology

Named for King George VI.

Synonyms

GC
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