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Definition of Sir john gielgud
1. Noun. English actor of Shakespearean roles who was also noted for appearances in films (1904-2000).
Exact synonyms: Arthur John Gielgud, Gielgud
Generic synonyms: Actor, Histrion, Player, Role Player, Thespian
Generic synonyms: Actor, Histrion, Player, Role Player, Thespian
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sir John Gielgud
Literary usage of Sir john gielgud
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Almanack for the Year of Our Lord by Joseph Whitaker (1869)
"The loes o¡ March, adapted by Jerome Kilty from the novel by Thornton Wilder (Sir
John Gielgud. ..."
2. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"... —Archibald MacLeish, Botteghe Oscure, Quaderno XI, 1953 My family are nearly
all gone, and I'm not mad about the few that are left —sir john gielgud, ..."