Bard of Avon

American  

noun

1. William Shakespeare: so called from his birthplace, Stratford-on-Avon.

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Bard of Avon Cultural  

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of Bard of Avon

First recorded in 1880–1885

Example Sentences

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Bard of Avon

He’s been in Shakespearean villain territory many times, but this most recent selfish and heartless move puts him up there with the vilest villains the Bard of Avon ever created.

From Salon ● Feb. 5, 2024

This charming spoof purports to be a long-lost work for younger readers by the Bard of Avon himself.

From New York Times ● Aug. 15, 2020

Stevens began expressing his doubts about the Bard of Avon in November of 1987, at a moot-court hearing on the topic “Who Wrote Shakespeare?”

From The New Yorker ● Jul. 29, 2019

Though other Elizabethan playwrights included lyrics in their texts, the Bard of Avon inserted more than usual.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2018

But I can assure you, I am he who is often referred to as The Bard of Avon.

From Abducted to Oz by Evans, Bob