"Beckfordian" meaning in English

See Beckfordian in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more Beckfordian [comparative], most Beckfordian [superlative]
Etymology: Beckford + -ian Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Beckford|ian}} Beckford + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Beckfordian (comparative more Beckfordian, superlative most Beckfordian)
  1. Of or relating to William Beckford (1760–1844), English novelist, art collector, travel writer and politician.

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