distich
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For now was the parting-time; But she no other answer would give, Than this distich of mystical rhyme,— Kind Sir, if the truth I must tell, At the sign of the Broken-Skimmer I dwell.
From The Nursery Rhymes of England by Various
The seven sciences of the accomplished gentleman were those so well known, comprised in the scholastic distich.
From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Isaac Disraeli
A Newcastle distich relating to Roger Thornton, a wealthy merchant, and a great benefactor to that town.
From Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales A Sequel to the Nursery Rhymes of England by J. O. (James Orchard) Halliwell-Phillipps
This distich is said by a boy who feels very lazy, yet wishes to exert himself.
From Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales A Sequel to the Nursery Rhymes of England by J. O. (James Orchard) Halliwell-Phillipps
"The following distich," he added, "should now become your motto: "Inveni portum.
From The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, Vol. III (of VI), "The Eternal Quest" The First Complete and Unabridged English Translation, Illustrated with Old Engravings by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
