Doylist adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •(slang) From a real-world perspective; of or relating to an explanation outside the text; external to the narrative.While fans recognize and do engage in Doylist readings, they tend to find Watsonian readings more engaging. Fan fiction writers in particular engage with the text intradiegetically. — 2012 noun1 •An enthusiast of the works of Arthur Conan Doyle.T. Raymond One can imagine the devout Doylist wringing his hands over every fresh appearance of Sir Arthur in the character of an exponent of spiritualism. formsDoylists · more Doylist · most Doylist
