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
Baconian noun

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Baconian was in 1791

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“Baconian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Baconian. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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