hathaway
Definition
Proper noun * Anne Hathaway: The historical figure who was the wife of the English playwright and poet William Shakespeare. She is known primarily through historical records related to her marriage and life in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Usage Notes
- "Hathaway" is almost exclusively used as a proper noun referring to the historical person, Anne Hathaway.
- It is not used as a common noun with a general meaning.
- In modern contexts, the name is also associated with the American actress Anne Hathaway, who shares the same name.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway in 1582.
- Anne Hathaway's cottage in Shottery is a popular tourist attraction.
- The biography explores the life of Hathaway and her family.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metonymically in literary or historical discussion to represent Shakespeare's domestic life or the context of his early years.
- The scholar's research focuses on the influence of Hathaway and Stratford on Shakespeare's later works.
Variants and Related Words
- Hathaway's: The possessive form, used to indicate something belonging to or associated with Anne Hathaway.
- We visited Hathaway's former home.
Synonyms
- Anne Shakespeare: A less common variant used historically after her marriage.
- Mrs. Shakespeare: A formal reference.
Related Phrases
- Hathaway cottage: Refers specifically to the farmhouse in Shottery, Warwickshire, where Anne Hathaway lived before her marriage and which is now a museum.
Noun
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wife of William Shakespeare (1556-1623)
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