Definition

Proper noun: - Emma, Lady Hamilton: An English woman renowned for her beauty who was the romantic partner of Admiral Horatio Nelson. She lived from 1765 to 1815 and is a noted historical figure.

Usage

This term is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this historical person. - The biography detailed the life of Lady Emma Hamilton. - Admiral Nelson's letters to Lady Emma Hamilton were discovered.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Reference: The name is used in historical and biographical contexts to discuss British society, naval history, or the life of Admiral Nelson.
  • The influence of Lady Emma Hamilton on Nelson's later years is a subject for historians.

Variants and Related Words

• Emma Hamilton: A common shortened form of the name.
• Amy Lyon: Her birth name.
• Emma, Lady Hamilton: A formal variant.

Synonyms

• Mistress of Nelson: A descriptive phrase defining her primary historical relationship.
• Emma Hart: Her name during an earlier period of her life.

Related Phrases

• The Nelson-Hamilton affair: A historical term for the romantic relationship between Admiral Horatio Nelson and Emma, Lady Hamilton.

Noun

1. English beauty who was the mistress of Admiral Nelson (1765-1815)