Georgian ignores Erin waiting with bated breath (4)

I believe the answer is:

agog

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'georgian' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are adjectives, I cannot understand how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for agog that I've seen before include "Full of expectation" , "Wide-eyed in anticipation" , "Eagerly expectant" , "In excited eagerness" , "Unable to wait" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.

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