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)