Gregory¹ Definition
Greg·o·ry (greg′ə rē)
noun
a masculine name: dim. Greg; var. Gregg; equiv. Fr. Grégoire, Ger. & Scand. Gregor, It. & Sp. Gregorio
Etymology: LL Gregorius < Gr Grēgorios, lit., vigilant, hence, watchman < dial. form of egeirein, to awaken < IE base *ger-, to grow, awaken
Gregory² Definition
Greg·o·ry (greg′ə rē)
( 540?-604); pope (590-604): his day is Sept. 3: called the Great
(born Hildebrand) (1020?-85); pope (1073-85): his day is May 25
(born Ugo Buoncompagni) 1502-85; pope (1572-85)
Gregory, Lady Augusta (born Isabella Augusta Persse) 1852-1932; Ir. playwright
Gregory Usage Examples
Noun used with modifier
father: FATHER GREGORY: I've risked my life to protect their precious souls, which the devil has sought to claim for his own.
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