Bard of Avon
noun
William Shakespeare: so called from his birthplace, Stratford-on-Avon.
Origin of Bard of Avon
1First recorded in 1880–1885
Words Nearby Bard of Avon
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Cultural definitions for Bard of Avon
Bard of Avon
A title given to William Shakespeare, who was born and buried in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. A bard is a poet.
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