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metrist

[ me-trist, mee-trist ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

metrist

/ ˈmɛtrɪst /

Origin of metrist¹

From the Medieval Latin word metrista, dating back to 1525–35. See meter ², -ist

It readily appears that Chaucer was a great metrist, and bestowed many new forms of metre upon our literature.

He was our first great metrist, and has frequent references to his poetical art.

As a metrist, therefore, Ramsay can claim little or no attention.

In all this there is soothingness, indeed, but no slumberous monotony; for Spenser was no mere metrist, but a great composer.

Dryden, too, approves of Fairfax, considered at least as a metrist.

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