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Webster 1913 Edition


Archilochian

Arˊchi-lo′chi-an

,
Adj.
[L.
Archilochius
.]
Of or pertaining to the satiric Greek poet Archilochus;
as,
Archilochian
meter
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Archilochian

ARCHILO'CHIAN

,
Adj.
Pertaining to Archilochus, the poet, who invented a verse of seven feet, the first four dactyls or spondees, the last three, trochees.

Definition 2024


Archilochian

Archilochian

English

Adjective

Archilochian (comparative more Archilochian, superlative most Archilochian)

  1. (poetry) Of or pertaining to the Ancient Greek satirical poet Archilochus and his style.
    Archilochian meter

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