noun
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616) (Freq. 11)
• Syn: ↑William Shakespeare, ↑Shakspere, ↑William Shakspere, ↑Bard of Avon
• Derivationally related forms: ↑Shakespearian, ↑Shakespearean
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑dramatist, ↑playwright, ↑poet
Useful english dictionary. 2012.