gladstone Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun liberal British statesman who served as prime minister four times (1809-1898)
    William Ewart Gladstone; William Gladstone.
  2. noun a large travelling bag made of stiff leather
    Gladstone bag; portmanteau.

WordNet


Glad"stone noun
Etymology
Named after Wm. E. Gladstone.
Definitions
  1. A four-wheeled pleasure carriage with two inside seats, calash top, and seats for driver and footman.

Webster 1913