"bardolator" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /bɑɹˈdɑlətɚ/ [General-American], /bɑːˈdɒlətə/ [Received-Pronunciation] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bardolator.wav [Southern-England] Forms: bardolators [plural]
Etymology: Blend of bard + idolator Etymology templates: {{blend|en|bard|idolator}} Blend of bard + idolator Head templates: {{en-noun}} bardolator (plural bardolators)
  1. (usually derogatory) One who loves or worships the works of William Shakespeare. Tags: derogatory, usually Categories (topical): Fans (people), People Synonyms: Bardolator Related terms: bardolatry, Janeite Translations (One who loves or worships the works of William Shakespeare): bardolâtre (French)

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