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distich

[dis-tik] / ˈdɪs tɪk /
NOUN
couplet
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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It gave rise to a taunting distich similar to the one at Arlesey.

From Literary Byways by Andrews, William

And boys of older growth may yet recall the simple distich: "It's Evacuation Day, when the British ran away, Please, dear Master, give us holiday!"

From "Evacuation Day", 1783 Its Many Stirring Events: with recollections of Capt. John Van Arsdale by Riker, James

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 Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard)

Now, this principle of pure rhythm at the end of each strain, is peculiarly impressed upon the hexameter-pentameter distich.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 by Various

In the seven remaining epodes Horace has diversified the measures, while retaining the general character of the distich.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various




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