Hemistich
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hemistich is a noun meaning An approximate half-line of verse, separated from another by a caesura, often for dramatic effect.
Meaning
An approximate half-line of verse, separated from another by a caesura, often for dramatic effect.
More Meanings
- An unfinished line of verse.
Word Forms
- hemistichs
- hemistiches
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypermeter, halfe, hemicircle, halftime, hoquet, hemming.
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