Meaning

1 senses
  1. (historical)A four-wheeled two-seated carriage with driver's seat and dicky.

More definitions
  • liberal British statesman who served as prime minister four times (1809-1898)
  • a large travelling bag made of stiff leather

Origin

From Old English glæd (“shining”) + stān (“stone”).

From Old English glæd (“shining”) + stān (“stone”).

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Forms

plural: Gladstones

Synonyms

4 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • liberal British statesman who served as prime minister four times (1809-1898):William GladstoneWilliam Ewart Gladstone
  • a large travelling bag made of stiff leather:portmanteauGladstone bag

See also

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