DISTICHS

Noun

distichs

plural of distich

Source: Wiktionary


DISTICH

Dis"tich, n. Etym: [L. distichon, Gr. stigan to ascend: cf. F. distique. See Stirrup.] (Pros.)

Definition: A couple of verses or poetic lines making complete sense; an epigram of two verses.

Dis"tich, Dis"tich*ous, a. Etym: [Gr. Distich, n.]

Definition: Disposed in two vertical rows; two-ranked.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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