Ba·co·ni·an
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Definition of Baconian
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Francis Bacon or his doctrines
2
: of or relating to those who believe that Francis Bacon wrote the works usually attributed to Shakespeare
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“Baconian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Baconian. Accessed 23 Oct. 2021.
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