Green’s Dictionary of Slang

George Bernard Shaw n.

[rhy. sl.; ult. the Irish-born playwright George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)]

1. a door.

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[UK]R. Puxley Cockney Rabbit.

2. in pl. nonsense, i.e. balls n. (4)

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[Scot]I. Welsh Decent Ride 76: Fuck aw that nanny state George Bernard’s.

3. courage, determination [balls n. (3)].

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[Scot]I. Welsh Decent Ride 197: Business takes George Bernard Shaws.