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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who believes that Francis Bacon (1561–1626) or a relation of his was the author of the works attributed to William Shakespeare.

Adjective

1. 1
   Pertaining to the Bacon-Shakespeareans and their beliefs. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

baconian

Etymology

Compound of Bacon + Shakespeare + -an.

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