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God Save the King

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Etymology

Based on an Old English translation of 2 Kings 11:12 likely made by Dunstan for King Edgar's coronation in 973.

  1. derived from translation of 2 Kings 11:12 likely made by Dunstan for King Edgar's coronation in 973

Definitions

  1. The national anthem of the United Kingdom when the current monarch is a king.

    • It is a strange fact, but it is unquestionably true that almost any English intellectual would feel more ashamed of standing to attention during “God save the King” than of stealing from a poor box.

  2. An expression of one’s patriotism and hope for the long life of the monarch, especially…

    An expression of one’s patriotism and hope for the long life of the monarch, especially in his presence.

  3. A formal statement at the end of many proclamations issued by the King or in his name.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. A formal declaration following the death of a reigning monarch when the next monarch is…

      A formal declaration following the death of a reigning monarch when the next monarch is male.

      • The Queen is dead! God save the King!

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA