"Macbethian" meaning in All languages combined

See Macbethian on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more Macbethian [comparative], most Macbethian [superlative]
Etymology: From Macbeth + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Macbeth|ian}} Macbeth + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Macbethian (comparative more Macbethian, superlative most Macbethian)
  1. Of or pertaining to William Shakespeare's play Macbeth (circa 1603-1607) about a regicide and the supernatural. Categories (topical): William Shakespeare Related terms: Lady Macbethian
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