langtry
Definition
Proper noun A British actress and socialite who was a famous beauty and the mistress of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII). She was a prominent public figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Usage
"Langtry" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical person, Lillie Langtry. It is not used in general contexts.
Examples
- The biography detailed the life of Langtry, from her beginnings in Jersey to her fame in London.
- Langtry was known as "the Jersey Lily" and was one of the first society women to become a stage actress.
- Many photographs of Langtry survive, showcasing the fashion of the era.
Advanced Usage
- The name can be used metonymically to represent the glamour and scandal of the late Victorian era.
- Her soirée had an air of Langtry about it, full of theatricality and whispered secrets.
Variants and Related Words
- The Jersey Lily: This was Lillie Langtry's famous nickname.
- Emilie Charlotte Le Breton: Her birth name.
Synonyms
- Celebrity
- Socialite
- Muse (in a specific historical context)
Related Phrases/Idioms
- "A regular Langtry": An archaic or literary phrase used to describe a woman of great beauty and public fascination.
- With her charm and style, she was considered a regular Langtry in her day.
Noun
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British actress and mistress of the prince who later became Edward VII (1853-1929)
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