Jolson
Al (Asa Yoelson) 1886–1950, U.S. singer and entertainer, born in Russia.
Historical Examples
“I’ll take the alarm-clock, if you say so,” volunteered Jolson.
The Landloper Holman Day
Jolson clucked to his horse and rattled away down the road, muttering sour remarks.
The Landloper Holman Day
noun
Al, real name Asa Yoelson. 1886–1950, US singer and film actor, born in Russia; star of the first talking picture The Jazz Singer (1927)
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