| adjective | 1. Relating to or denoting the theory that Edward de Vere (1550–1604), Earl of Oxford, wrote the plays attributed to Shakespeare. |
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| | | "The Oxfordian lecturer proposed that everything we thought about Shakespeare was false." |
| | | "Jane hasn't yet seen evidence that would turn her from a Shakespeare fan into an Oxfordian." |
| | | "The professor, an Oxfordian, has some outlandish theories about the 'real authors' of many famous literary works." |
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| Etymon, mid-17th century |
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| Not everyone believes William Shakespeare wrote all — or any — of the famous plays attributed to him. Some believe instead that Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford, was the true author. Though nearly all his works have been lost to time, de Vere was considered by many to be one of the best poets of the Elizabethan era. ... | Continue Reading |
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