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Definition of George Town
1. Noun. The capital of the Cayman Islands.
Definition of George Town
1. Proper noun. The capital city of the Cayman Islands. ¹
2. Proper noun. The state capital of Penang (Malaysia). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of George Town
Literary usage of George Town
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Transatlantic Sketches, Comprising Visits to the Most Interesting Scenes in by James Edward Alexander (1833)
"Sunrise •between the Tropics—St. George Town and Forts.—Negro Fishermen. ...
A ride through St. George Town.—Richmond Heights.—The Military. ..."
2. The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States by Henry Gannett (1905)
"Saint George; town in Knox County, Maine, named from the island which is now ...
Saint George; town in Tucker County, West Virginia, named for St. George ..."
3. The New England Historical and Genealogical Register (1867)
"On Wednesday Aug: 14th we came down from Brunswick to George- Town. ... Friday Aug:
16th we were at George-Town ye weather being very hot. ..."
4. Travels Through the States of North America, and the Provinces of Upper and by Isaac Weld (1807)
"George Town.—Of the Country between that Place and Hoe's Ferry. —Poisonous Vines.
— Port Tobacco. Wretched Appearance of the Country bordering upon the ..."
5. Cayman Islands by Don Philpott (2002)
"The National Trust publishes a fascinating brochure about their historic walking
tour of George Town. It takes in all sights of interest and explains the ..."
6. Collections of the Maine Historical Society by Maine Historical Society (1913)
"... of their Disbursement in order for payment Inclosed you have a Copy of the
Orders given to Brig'' Gen1 Cushing Letter to Committee of George Town. ..."
7. The Life and Labours of George Washington Walker: Of Hobart Town, Tasmania by James Backhouse, Charles Tylor (1862)
"We had a miserable night; but at sunrise, the wind having abated, some sail was
set, and wo soon had the satisfaction of entering the harbour at George Town ..."
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