Heming
Definition
Proper noun: * Heming: A surname, most famously associated with John Heminges (also spelled Heminge or Heming), an English actor and colleague of William Shakespeare. He is historically significant for his role in preserving Shakespeare's work.
Usage Notes
- "Heming" is almost exclusively used as a proper noun (a surname).
- Its primary and most recognized usage in historical and literary contexts refers to John Heminges.
- It is not a common word in general English vocabulary and has no standard verb or adjective forms.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- John Heming was a shareholder in the Globe Theatre.
- The First Folio was compiled by Heming and Henry Condell.
Advanced Usage
- The name is central to discussions of Shakespearean authorship and textual history. It is often cited alongside his partner, Henry Condell.
- The editorial work of Heming and Condell ensured the survival of many of Shakespeare's plays.
Variants and Related Words
- Heminges: An alternative historical spelling of the same surname.
- Heminge: Another common variant spelling found in historical documents.
Synonyms
- There are no direct synonyms for a proper noun. In context, one might refer to "one of the compilers of the First Folio" or "Shakespeare's fellow actor."
Related Phrases
- Heming and Condell: The standard paired reference to the two men who edited and published the First Folio of Shakespeare's plays in 1623.
- The dedication in the First Folio was written by Heming and Condell.
Noun
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English actor who edited the first folio of Shakespeare's plays (1556-1630)
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