oxfordianism

Etymology

From Oxfordian + -ism.

oxfordianism means the theory that Edward de Vere (1550–1604), Earl of Oxford, wrote the plays attributed to William Shakespeare. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 85 out of 100.

noun

The theory that Edward de Vere (1550–1604), Earl of Oxford, wrote the plays attributed to William Shakespeare.