the national saint of England. Many people believe he was a Christian martyr (= a person who is killed because of their religious beliefs) in the third century. According to the legend, he killed a dragon to save a woman. He is often shown in pictures fighting the dragon.
GEORGE
Meaning of GEORGE in English
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005