douma
Americannoun
noun
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Peculiar to them is the douma, a kind of narrative poem, in which the metre is generally very irregular; but a sort of rhythm is preserved by the recurrence of accentuated syllables.
From Russia As Seen and Described by Famous Writers by Singleton, Esther
The douma was abolished, and in its stead Peter created a "Directory Senate," which could meet only in presence of the czar.
From The Story of Russia by Bergen, R. Van
Two hundred deserted and returned to Moscow; but the douma, fearing their presence in the already troubled capital, expelled them by force.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12 by Rudd, John
The douma did not fancy the idea,—but there were the streltsi with their pikes, and they carried the day.
From The Story of Russia by Bergen, R. Van
The douma of the Little Russians corresponds to the bîlina of the Great Russians.
From Russia As Seen and Described by Famous Writers by Singleton, Esther
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