Shakespeare
noun
William, the Bard of Avon, 1564–1616, English poet and dramatist.
pre-Shakespeare
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a word derived from
Shakespeare.
Example Sentences
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Rumours have abounded for years that a pre-Shakespeare in Love Paltrow was offered the role of Rose DeWitt Bukater in James Cameron’s romantic blockbuster.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 12, 2016
