Shakespeare Definition–noun | William, 1564–1616, English poet and dramatist. | |
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Romeo Definition–noun | 1. | the romantic lover of Juliet in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. | | 2. | any man who is preoccupied with or has a reputation for amatory success with women. | | 3. | a lover: She found her Romeo at a charity ball. | | 4. | (used in communications to represent the letter R.) | |
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Juliet Definition–noun | 1. | the heroine of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. | | 2. | (used in communications to represent the letter J). | | 3. | Also, Ju⋅li⋅ette. a f
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Related topics from BritannicaRomeo
son of the Montagues who is the ardent, poetic protagonist in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Romeo's lovesick speech at Juliet's balcony is a classic of love literature.Juliet
daughter of the Capulets who is one of the two "star-crossed" lovers in Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet. Juliet's musing on the balcony-O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?Deny thy father ...
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play by William Shakespeare, written about 1594-96 and first published in an unauthorized quarto in 1597. An authorized quarto appeared in 1599, substantially longer and more reliable. A third ...
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