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Chaucerian

Speech parts

1. Chaucerian - Noun

2. Chaucerian - Adjective

Meaning

Chaucerian (comparative more Chaucerian, superlative most Chaucerian)

(literature) Of or pertaining to Geoffrey Chaucer or his writings.

(literature) A poet influenced by Chaucer.

A student of the works of Chaucer.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

SIR – Mary Kenny (March 20) points out that, for now, the only way to do an international pilgrimage is the medieval way, by emulating “Chaucerian modes of transport: on foot all the way”. Source: Internet

He was described by social commentator Christopher Hitchens in terms as "Chaucerian fraud" and a "faith-based fraud." Source: Internet

It was not until the late 19th century that the official Chaucerian canon, accepted today, was decided upon, largely as a result of Walter William Skeat 's work. Source: Internet

The myth of the Protestant Chaucer continues to have a lasting impact on a large body of Chaucerian scholarship. Source: Internet

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