clerihew
a light verse form, usually consisting of two couplets, with lines of uneven length and irregular meter, the first line usually containing the name of a well-known person.
Origin of clerihew
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How to use clerihew in a sentence
"I shall be happy for one," said Mrs. clerihew, laying stress on the aspirate.
Brother Copas | Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch"Two gills to the coffin-room, Mrs. clerihew," he cried to the woman in the kitchen.
The Shoes of Fortune | Neil Munro"Convictions are well enough when you can afford 'em," Brother clerihew grunted again.
Brother Copas | Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-CouchThe three kept sentry, knowing that clerihew must sooner or later return with his convoy, there being no other exit.
Brother Copas | Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-CouchThe quarrel had started in the forenoon over a dirty trick played by Brother clerihew, the ex-butler.
Brother Copas | Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
British Dictionary definitions for clerihew
/ (ˈklɛrɪˌhjuː) /
a form of comic or satiric verse, consisting of two couplets of metrically irregular lines, containing the name of a well-known person
Origin of clerihew
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