Spenserian

adjective

Spen·​se·​ri·​an (ˈ)spen¦sirēən How to pronounce Spenserian (audio)
-¦sēr-
: of or relating to the poet Spenser or his works

Word History

Etymology

Edmund Spenser ə1599 English poet + English -ian

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“Spenserian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Spenserian. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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