[n] - English merchant who expanded his father`s shop in London into a prestigious department store (1841-1905) 2. [n] - English merchant who took over a shop in London that was expanded by his son into a prestigious department store (1800-1885) Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=Harrod
noun English merchant who expanded his father`s shop in London into a prestigious department store (1841-1905) Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974