I. adjective
or shake·spear·ian also shak·sper·ean or shak·sper·ian (ˈ)shāk|spirēən
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: William Shakespeare (or Shakspere ) died 1616 English dramatist and poet + English -an
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of Shakespeare or his writings
II. noun
or shakespearian also shaksperean or shaksperian “
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: an authority on or devotee of Shakespeare ; specifically : a specialist in the works of Shakespeare