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Webster 1913 Edition

Adj.

Of or pertaining to Lord Francis Bacon, or to his system of philosophy.

Baconian method

the inductive method. See

Baconian ‎(comparative more Baconian, superlative most Baconian)

(philosophy) Of or pertaining to Francis Bacon (1561-1626), English statesman and polymath, or his writings.

of or pertaining to Francis Bacon and his philosophical system

Baconian ‎(plural Baconians)

One who adheres to the philosophy of Francis Bacon.
One who believes that Francis Bacon wrote the plays attributed to William Shakespeare.