Oxfordianism

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noun

The theory that Edward de Vere (1550–1604), Earl of Oxford, wrote the plays attributed to William Shakespeare.

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Meanings

nounOxfordianism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe theory that Edward de Vere (1550–1604), Earl of Oxford, wrote the plays attributed to William Shakespeare.

Origin

From Oxfordian + -ism.

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APA

Oxfordianism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Oxfordianism

MLA

“Oxfordianism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Oxfordianism. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Oxfordianism,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Oxfordianism.

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