verse
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noun \ˈvərs\Definition of VERSE
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: a line of metrical writing
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: stanza
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: one of the short divisions into which a chapter of the Bible is traditionally divided
See Examples of VERSE
- The epic tale was written in verse.
- The second verse is sung the same way as the first.
Origin of VERSE
Middle English vers, fers, from Anglo-French vers & Old English fers, both from Latin versus, literally, turning, from vertere to turn — more at worth
First Known Use: before 12th century
Other Literature Terms
2verse
verbversedvers·ing
Definition of VERSE
intransitive verb
: to make verse : versify
transitive verb
1
: to tell or celebrate in verse
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: to turn into verse
First Known Use of VERSE
before 12th century
Other Literature Terms
3verse
transitive verbversedvers·ing
Definition of VERSE
: to familiarize by close association, study, or experience <well versed in the theater>
Origin of VERSE
back-formation from versed, from Latin versatus, past participle of versari to be active, be occupied (in), passive of versare to turn
First Known Use: 1599
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