virelay
noun
vir·e·lay
ˈvir-ə-ˌlā 
: a chiefly French verse form having stanzas of indeterminate length and number, alternating long and short lines, and interlaced rhyme (such as abab bcbc cdcd dada)
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Middle French virelai
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of virelay was
in the 14th century
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“Virelay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virelay. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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