William Gilbert (Noun)

Meaning ¹

English court physician noted for his studies of terrestrial magnetism (1540-1603).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Gilbert

Meaning ²

A librettist who was a collaborator with Sir Arthur Sullivan in a famous series of comic operettas (1836-1911).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Sir William Gilbert
• Gilbert
• William Schwenk Gilbert
• William S. Gilbert