Definition of William Shakespeare

1. Noun. English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616).

Exact synonyms: Bard Of Avon, Shakespeare, Shakspere, William Shakspere
Generic synonyms: Dramatist, Playwright, Poet
Derivative terms: Shakespearean, Shakespearian

Lexicographical Neighbors of William Shakespeare

William Penn
William Penn Adair Rogers
William Pitt
William Ralph Inge
William Randolph Hearst
William Rehnquist
William Richard Morris
William Rose Benet
William Rowan Hamilton
William Rufus
William S. Burroughs
William S. Gilbert
William Saroyan
William Schwenk Gilbert
William Seward Burroughs
William Shakespeare (current term)
William Shakspere
William Shockley
William Somerset Maugham
William Stanley Jevons
William Strickland
William Stubbs
William Styron
William Sydney Porter
William Tatem Tilden Jr.
William Tecumseh Sherman
William Tell
William Thompson
William Thornton
William Tindal

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