"Caxtonian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Caxtonian [comparative], most Caxtonian [superlative]
Etymology: Caxton + -ian Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Caxton|ian}} Caxton + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Caxtonian (comparative more Caxtonian, superlative most Caxtonian)
  1. Of or relating to William Caxton (c. 1422 – c. 1491), who introduced the printing press into England.
    Sense id: en-Caxtonian-en-adj-HiuyEGwJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with language name categories using raw markup, English terms suffixed with -ian

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