Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. A light four-wheeled convertible carriage with two interior seats and places outside for a driver and footman.
- n. A Gladstone bag.
- Gladstone, William Ewart 1809-1898. British political leader who served as Liberal prime minister four times (1868-1874, 1880-1885, 1886, and 1892-1894). He enacted educational and parliamentary reforms and supported Irish home rule.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. A roomy four-wheeled pleasure-carriage with two inside seats, calash-top, and seats for driver and footman.—
- n. Same as Gladstone bag.—
Wiktionary
- n. A Scottish habitational surname. from the place in Lanarkshire.
- n. Any of several other places of the same name.
- n. William Ewart Gladstone, British Prime Minister.
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. A four-wheeled pleasure carriage with two inside seats, calash top, and seats for driver and footman.
WordNet 3.0
- n. a large travelling bag made of stiff leather
- n. liberal British statesman who served as prime minister four times (1809-1898)
Etymologies
- After William Ewart Gladstone.
Examples
“GLADSTONE - Lifeguards may have been reinstated at the Gladstone beach for the 2010 season, but the public backlash following their initial cut is still resounding with city officials.”
“GLADSTONE - Three people were transported to the hospital early this morning following a one-car rollover on U.S. 2 between Gladstone and Rapid River, according to Michigan State”
“GLADSTONE - A check for more than $150,000 from the Dr. Mary Cretens trust, was presented to the city of Gladstone during Monday's city commission meeting.”
“GLADSTONE -- The over $425,000 Harbor Point project in Gladstone is coming along, and officials expect to be finished by the 4th of July.”
“GLADSTONE -- Saunders Point in Gladstone continues to be a dangerous spot for anglers.”
“GLADSTONE - H. John Gustafson, 78, of 705 N. Bluff Drive, Gladstone, passed away Tuesday morning, April 7, 2009 at home.”
“GLADSTONE - Gerald "Jerry" L. Danhoff, 77, of 7730 Summit 19.55 Drive, Gladstone, passed away Tuesday morning, March 31, 2008, at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.”
“GLADSTONE - Three members of the Gladstone wrestling team, including the Upper Peninsula's Mr. Wrestler Chad Deno, will compete in the Division 2 state meet at The Palace of Auburn Hills this week.”
“GLADSTONE - Holocaust survivor and speaker Henry Greenbaum will be appearing in Gladstone this week.”
“GLADSTONE - Blanche J. Lamberg, 82, of Gladstone, passed away on Saturday morning, Feb. 28,”
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hernesheir It's a carriage. Nov 30, 2011