blank verse
noun
unrhymed verse, especially the unrhymed iambic pentameter most frequently used in English dramatic, epic, and reflective verse.
Origin of blank verse
First recorded in 1580–90
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Related Words for blank verse
rhyme, poetry, writing, verse, lyric, epic, composition, ballad, sonnet, song, beat, creation, poesy, rime, words, ode, limerick, lines, rune, haikuExamples from the Web for blank verse
Historical Examples of blank verse
Society at the time of the discovery of the blank-verse Indian of America was crude.
At the moment I am most of all interested in my blank-verse tragedy.
William Sharp (Fiona Macleod)Elizabeth A. Sharp
Martin recollected his blank-verse tragedy, and sent it instead.
Martin EdenJack London
He said that the name was in itself a great incentive to blank-verse.
Seven MenMax Beerbohm
His antipathy to the country resembled his contempt for blank-verse—he could not enjoy it.
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