Bard of Avon

noun

1. William Shakespeare: so called from his birthplace, Stratford-on-Avon.

Bard of Avon

1. A title given to William Shakespeare , who was born and buried in Stratford-upon-Avon, England . A bard is a poet.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bard of Avon¹

First recorded in 1880–1885