Definitions for baconianbeɪˈkoʊ ni ən
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
Ba•co•ni•anbeɪˈkoʊ ni ən(adj.)
pertaining to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his doctrines.
Category: Philosphy
designating the theory that attributes the authorship of Shakespeare's works to Francis Bacon.
(n.)an adherent of Baconian philosophy or the Baconian theory.
Category: Philosphy
Origin of Baconian:
1805–15
Wiktionary
Baconian(Noun)
One who believes that Francis Bacon wrote the plays attributed to Shakespeare.
Baconian(Adjective)
Of or pertaining to Francis Bacon (1561-1626), English statesman and polymath, or his writings.
Webster Dictionary
Baconian(adj)
of or pertaining to Lord Bacon, or to his system of philosophy
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