Shakspere

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Definition

Proper noun * William Shakespeare: The anglicized spelling of the surname of William Shakespeare, the renowned English playwright, poet, and actor. This form is an older or variant spelling of the more common "Shakespeare."

Usage Notes
  • "Shakspere" is a historical spelling variant for the surname of the famous writer. In modern contexts, the standard and universally recognized spelling is "Shakespeare." You will almost always see "William Shakespeare" in books, academic papers, and general references.
  • It is used primarily in historical or academic discussions about the spelling variations of his name.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Some scholars study early documents that refer to the playwright as "Shakspere."
    • The spelling "Shakspere" appears in several 16th-century records.
Advanced Usage
  • The variant "Shakspere" is often cited in discussions about Elizabethan orthography (spelling conventions), which were not standardized. Other contemporary spellings included "Shakspeare" and "Shaksper."
Variants and Related Words
  • Shakespeare (proper noun): The standard modern spelling.
  • Shakespearian or Shakespearean (adjective): Relating to William Shakespeare or his works.
    • She is an expert in Shakespearean tragedy.
Synonyms
  • The Bard (noun): A common epithet for William Shakespeare.
  • The Bard of Avon (noun): Another epithet referencing his birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • While not a phrase using "Shakspere" specifically, many idioms come from his works under the standard name "Shakespeare." For example:
    • "To be or not to be": A famous line from Hamlet questioning existence.
    • "All the world's a stage": A metaphor from As You Like It comparing life to a play.
Noun
  1. English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

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