Scott, Sir Wal ‧ ter /ˈwɔːltəʳ/ BrE AmE
(1771–1832) a Scottish writer and poet who was one of the most popular British writers of the 19th century. He is best known for his many HISTORICAL NOVEL s based on Scottish history, such as Rob Roy , and on old English stories, such as Ivanhoe . One of his best known poems is The Lady of the Lake .