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The surname Bush is derived from either the Old English word "busc" or the Old Norse "buskr," both of which mean "bush," a shrub, and was probably used for someone who lived in a bushy area. [ 1 ] Variations of the surname "Bush" include: Bushe, Bosch, Boush, Boushe, Busch , Bussche , Buscher, Bysh, and Bysshe .
George Washington, the first president of the United States. George (English: / ˈ dʒ ɔːr dʒ /) is a masculine given name derived from the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος; Ancient Greek: [ɡeɔː́rɡi.os], Modern Greek: [ʝeˈorʝi.os]).
Personal name Notes Poppy George H. W. Bush [1] 41st President of the United States, George W. Bush's father Bushie Laura Bush [2] 43rd First Lady of the United States, George W. Bush's wife. Nickname is mutual.
During his time in the White House, President George W. Bush was known for his love of giving other people nicknames — "Pootie Poot" (Russian President Vladimir Putin), "Bushie," (First Lady ...
Jenna Bush Hager’s former fling made a big mistake! On Monday, Feb. 17, the news personality, 43, revealed on an episode of Today with Jenna & Friends that her high school boyfriend once called ...
Anglicisation of non-English-language names was common for immigrants, or even visitors, to English-speaking countries. An example is the German composer Johann Christian Bach, the "London Bach", who was known as "John Bach" after emigrating to England.
America's Poodle, a reference to his Special Relationship with the President of the United States, George W. Bush. [85] Teflon Tony [86] Tonibler/Tonibljer, a Kosovan given name derived from Tony Blair due to his role in ending the Kosovo War, but also occasionally used as a nickname for Blair himself mostly in Serbian media.
Words with specific British English meanings that have different meanings in American and/or additional meanings common to both languages (e.g. pants, cot) are to be found at List of words having different meanings in American and British English. When such words are herein used or referenced, they are marked with the flag [DM] (different meaning).