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Shelley Definition & Meaning

shelley
noun
  1. English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)
  2. Englishman and romantic poet (1792-1822)

"Shelley" in song lyrics

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  • "adonais shelley"
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  • "adonais by percy shelley"
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  • "adonais percy bysshe shelley"
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Frequently asked questions

What does shelley mean?
English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851) Englishman and romantic poet (1792-1822)
What part of speech is shelley?
Shelley is a noun.
How many definitions does shelley have?
Shelley has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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