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As·tor A0480800 (ăs′tər), John Jacob 1763-1848. German-born American fur trader and capitalist who became the wealthiest man of his time in the United States.Astor (ˈæstə) n1. (Biography) John Jacob, 1st Baron Astor of Hever. 1886–1971, British proprietor of The Times (1922–66)2. (Biography) Nancy (Witcher), Viscountess, original name Nancy Langhorne. 1879–1964, British Conservative politician, born in the US; the first woman to sit in the British House of CommonsAs•tor (ˈæs tər)
n. 1. John Jacob, 1763–1848, U.S. capitalist and fur merchant. 2. Nancy (Langhorne), Viscountess, 1879–1964, first woman member of Parliament in England. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  Astor - British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)Nancy Witcher Astor, Viscountess Astor | | 2. | Astor - United States capitalist (born in Germany) who made a fortune in fur trading (1763-1848)John Jacob Astor |
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Mrs. Astor's pet horseold-fashioned Someone dressed or decorated very ostentatiously; someone who is particularly pretentious or showy in appearance. The "Mrs. Astor" in the phrase refers to American financier William Astor's wife Caroline, a legendary 19th-century New York City socialite known for her lavish parties. Look at her swanning about in all her furs and jewelry, like Mrs. Astor's pet horse.See also: horse, petMrs. Astor's plush horseold-fashioned Someone dressed or decorated very ostentatiously; someone who is particularly pretentious or showy in appearance. The "Mrs. Astor" in the phrase refers to American financier William Astor's wife Caroline, a legendary 19th-century New York City socialite known for her lavish parties. Look at her swanning about in all her furs and jewelry, like Mrs. Astor's plush horse.See also: horseMrs. Astor's plush horseOstentatious. Mrs. William Astor, the leader of New York society at the end of the 19th century, was not one to spare any expense in clothing, furnishings, or other accoutrements of the Good Life (so much for the idea of quiet old money). Her appearance and her gala parties were so sumptuous and well-known that anyone who appeared dolled up beyond normal was ridiculed as “Astor's plush [or pet] horse,” as if the formidable Mrs. A had lavished her wealth on that person as she would on a favorite plaything.See also: horseAstor
Astor1. John Jacob, 1st Baron Astor of Hever. 1886--1971, British proprietor of The Times (1922--66) 2. Nancy (Witcher), Viscountess, original name Nancy Langhorne. 1879--1964, British Conservative politician, born in the US; the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons ASTOR
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Related to Astor: AstroSynonyms for Astornoun British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)Synonyms- Nancy Witcher Astor
- Viscountess Astor
noun United States capitalist (born in Germany) who made a fortune in fur trading (1763-1848)Synonyms |