Other definitions for Gov. (2 of 2)

Gov.

abbreviation
  1. governor.

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How to use gov. in a sentence

  • The Gov.-General courteously proposed to send a large bodyguard to his consulate, but it was not necessary.

    The Philippine Islands | John Foreman
  • The proposed plan embodied the appointment of a Gov.-General, who would nominate a Cabinet to act with him.

    The Philippine Islands | John Foreman
  • If it weren't for them blamed gov'-ment inspectors, I'd sure put a spoke in his wheel.

    The Shepherd of the Hills | Harold Bell Wright
  • He'd sure have him persecuted fer 'sultin' a gov'ment servant when th' inspector come around.

    The Shepherd of the Hills | Harold Bell Wright
  • It's my innings now, gov'nor, and as soon as I catches hold o' this 'ere Trotter, I'll have a good 'un.'

    The Pickwick Papers | Charles Dickens

British Dictionary definitions for gov (1 of 2)

gov

the internet domain name for
  1. a US government organization

British Dictionary definitions for Gov. (2 of 2)

Gov.

abbreviation for
  1. governor

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