Shakespeare

biographical name

Shake·​speare ˈshāk-ˌspir How to pronounce Shakespeare (audio)
William 1564–1616 English dramatist and poet

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“Shakespeare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Shakespeare. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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