de Vere

[ duh-veer ]

noun
  1. Edward, 17th Earl of Oxford, 1550–1604, English poet and dramatist, held by some to be the true author of Shakespeare's plays.

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How to use de Vere in a sentence

  • Freud and Welles were more modern “Oxfordians,” believing the true author to be Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford.

    The Best of Brit Lit | Peter Stothard | April 22, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • Somers related an anecdote, well worthy to be remembered, which had been preserved by tradition in the noble house of de Vere.

  • Elsie says she's awfully glad there's no Vere de Vere blood in Fred, or he would have minded things more.

    Happy House | Betsey Riddle, Freifrau von Hutten zum Stolzenberg
  • Ve vas vorkin' our vay agross der gontinent py San Francisco, vere ve blay a circuit in vaudeville.

    Motor Matt's Mystery | Stanley R. Matthews
  • Ve'll take der ledder down und put him vere he come from—aber vait schust a leedle.

    Motor Matt's Mystery | Stanley R. Matthews
  • Dot's der vone vere you say someding aboudt Wienerwurst, vich iss me.

    Motor Matt's Mystery | Stanley R. Matthews