septenarius

American

[sep-tuh-nair-ee-uhs] / ˌsɛp təˈnɛər i əs /

noun

Prosody.

a verse consisting of seven feet, usually printed in two lines: used especially in Latin poems.

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septenarii

plural

Etymology

Origin of septenarius

1810–20; < Latin septēnārius ( see septenary)

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septenarius septenarii

In various modified forms, the septenarius was a favourite measure throughout the Middle English period.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various

Iambic senarii were spoken; other metres were sung; but the scenes in septenarii stood midway between the dialogue and the canticum.

From The Student's Companion to Latin Authors by George Middleton

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