"Shakespeare" meaning in All languages combined

See Shakespeare on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈʃeɪkspɪr/ [US], /ˈʃeɪkspɪə/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Shakespeare.wav [UK] Forms: Shakespeare [singular], [plural]
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  1. William Shakespeare was an English writer and poet. He lived from 1564–1616. He is one of the most famous writers in history.
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  2. Sometimes, when people say "Shakespeare," they mean "something written by William Shakespeare."
    Sense id: simple-Shakespeare-en-noun-RPflPe3L
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