Noun
United States entertainer remembered for her roles in comic operas (1861-1922)
Source: WordNetI would rather go to bed with Lillian Russell stark naked than Ulysses S. Grant in full military regalia. Mark Twain
Lillian Russell had been engaged to create the title role, but Gilbert did not believe that she was dedicated enough, and when she missed a rehearsal, he dismissed her. Source: Internet
Tony himself, in dress clothes and top hat, sang his ballads, a gallant trouper introducing Lillian Russell and others to fame through his audience. Source: Internet