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Brachycatalectic

Brachˊy-catˊa-lec′tic

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Noun.

[Gr. [GREEK];

βραχύσ

short + [GREEK] to leave off; cf. [GREEK] incomplete.]

(Gr. & Last. Pros.)

A verse wanting two syllables at its termination.