"Radcliffian" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more Radcliffian [comparative], most Radcliffian [superlative]
Etymology: From Radcliffe + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Radcliffe|ian}} Radcliffe + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Radcliffian (comparative more Radcliffian, superlative most Radcliffian)
  1. Of or pertaining to Ann Radcliffe (1764–1823), English pioneer of the Gothic novel. Synonyms: Radcliffean

Alternative forms

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