Bard of Avon

Bard of Avon

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

Origin:
1880–1885

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Shake·speare

[sheyk-speer]
noun
William, (“the Bard”; “the Bard of Avon”), 1564–1616, English poet and dramatist.
Also, Shakspere, Shake·spear.

pre-Shake·speare, adjective
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Bard of Avon definition


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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