anne hathaway

Thân thiện

Anne Hathaway sits in a garden with a book in her lap.

Definition

Proper noun: * Anne Hathaway: The historical figure who was the wife of the English playwright and poet William Shakespeare.

Usage

• This term is used exclusively to refer to the historical person, Anne Hathaway (1556–1623). It is not used as a common noun.
• It is typically used in biographical, historical, or literary contexts when discussing William Shakespeare's personal life.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway in 1582.
  • The cottage in Shottery is known as Anne Hathaway's Cottage.
  • Much of what we know about Anne Hathaway comes from legal documents.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used in conjunction with discussions about the mysteries or limited records of Shakespeare's private life.
  • Scholars have long debated the nature of the relationship between William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway.

Variants and Related Words

• Hathaway: Sometimes used alone as a surname reference to the same historical figure, though "Anne Hathaway" is the standard full reference.
  • The Hathaway family home is a popular tourist attraction.

Synonyms

• Shakespeare's wife: A descriptive synonym.
  • Not much is known about Shakespeare's wife.

Notes

• This entry is for the historical figure. The modern actress Anne Hathaway shares the name but is a distinct individual and not the referent of this specific dictionary entry.

Học thuật

Noun

1. wife of William Shakespeare (1556-1623)

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• Hathaway
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