noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who versifies.
2. 2
   a writer who composes rhymes; a maker of poor verses (usually used as terms of contempt for minor or inferior poets) wordnet
3. 3
   An inferior poet. derogatory

Synonyms

All synonyms

balladmongerpoetpoetiserpoetizerrhymerrhymer

Etymology

From Middle English versifiour, from Old French versifieor; equivalent to versify + -er.

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