Shakespeare
biographical name
Shake·speare
ˈshāk-ˌspir 
William 1564–1616 English dramatist and poet
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“Shakespeare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Shakespeare. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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