Romaunt
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹəˈmɔːnt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Romaunt is a noun meaning (archaic) A romantic story told in verse; a romance.
Meaning
(archaic) A romantic story told in verse; a romance.
Example Sentences
They are forbidden to read, save what their Superior permitted[…]; but lo! their ears are at the command of idle minstrels, and their eyes study empty romaunts.
1844, Caroline de Crespigny (translator), Ernst Schulze, The Enchanted Rose: A Romaunt in Three Cantos, [1818, Ernst Schulze, Die Bezauberte Rose: Romantisches Gedicht in drei Gesängen], W. Hoffmeister.
Those who are acquainted with my former writings must be aware that I use the word 'romantic' always in a noble sense; meaning the habit of regarding the external and real world as a singer of Romaunts would have regarded it in the Middle Ages[…].
Word Forms
- romaunts
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include romant, romaunce, romance, roman, romancist, romanza.
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