Harry Lauder

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Definition

Proper noun: - Harry Lauder: A stage name referring to Sir Henry Lauder, a famous Scottish entertainer. He was renowned as a ballad singer and music hall comedian during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • My grandfather loved listening to recordings of Harry Lauder.
    • Harry Lauder was one of the highest-paid performers of his era.
Advanced Usage
  • The name "Harry Lauder" can be used metonymically to represent the style of old-fashioned, sentimental Scottish music hall entertainment.
    • The concert had a touch of Harry Lauder about it, with its tartan-clad singers and humorous songs.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sir Harry Lauder: The full title, acknowledging his knighthood.
  • Lauder, Sir Harry Lauder: Alternative listings of the name.
Synonyms
  • Scottish entertainer
  • Music hall star
  • Balladeer (specifically for his singing role)
Noun
  1. Scottish ballad singer and music hall comedian (1870-1950)