Definition of Gilbert, Sir W. S. in English:
Gilbert, Sir W. S.
proper nounˈɡɪlbətˈɡɪlbərt
(1836–1911), English playwright; full name William Schwenck Gilbert. He is best known as a librettist who collaborated on light operas with the composer Sir Arthur Sullivan. Notable works: HMS Pinafore (1878), The Pirates of Penzance (1879), and The Mikado (1885).
Definition of Gilbert, Sir W. S. in US English:
Gilbert, Sir W. S.
proper nounˈɡɪlbərtˈɡilbərt
(1836–1911), English playwright; full name William Schwenck Gilbert. He is best known as a librettist who collaborated on light operas with the composer Sir Arthur Sullivan. Notable works: HMS Pinafore (1878), The Pirates of Penzance (1879), and The Mikado (1885).