Definition of Mrs Siddons from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Mrs Siddons

/ˌmɪsɪz ˈsɪdnz/

Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) an English actor. She is considered to have been one of the greatest actors in tragedies (= serious plays with sad endings) and was especially famous for playing the role of Lady Macbeth.

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