Gov.

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Noun
  1. 1
    Abbreviation of Governor (title). abbreviation, alt-of

    "The value of these labors was officially recognized, beginning with Gov. Andrew of Massachusetts, who, as early as December, 1864, appointed him quarter-master-general of that state, with rank of lieutenant-colonel. He was also made aid-de-camp of Govs. Smith and Gilmore, of Rhode Island and New Hampshire, and thanks were voted him by the legislature of the first named state."

  2. 2
    Alternative form of gov. abbreviation, alt-of, alternative, no-plural

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"The value of these labors was officially recognized, beginning with Gov. Andrew of Massachusetts, who, as early as December, 1864, appointed him quarter-master-general of that state, with rank of lieutenant-colonel. He was also made aid-de-camp of Govs. Smith and Gilmore, of Rhode Island and New Hampshire, and thanks were voted him by the legislature of the first named state."

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