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Gregory

gre·gory

UK/ˈɡɹɛɡəɹi/ US/ˈɡɹɛɡ(ə)ɹi/ fairly common slang

noun

1.

the pope who sponsored the introduction of the modern calendar (1572-1585)

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2.

the pope who fought to establish the supremacy of the pope over the Church and the supremacy of the Church over the state (1020-1085)

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Origin

Via Latin Grēgorius, from post-classical Ancient Greek Γρηγόριος (Grēgórios, “watchful, vigilant”), from Ancient Greek ἐγείρω (egeírō, “awaken, arouse”).

Phrases

  • Gregory County
  • Gregory Hills
  • Stoke St Gregory

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