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Definition of Rhymer
1. Noun. A writer who composes rhymes; a maker of poor verses (usually used as terms of contempt for minor or inferior poets).
Generic synonyms: Author, Writer
Derivative terms: Poetise, Poetize, Rhyme, Rhyme, Rhyme, Versify
Definition of Rhymer
1. n. One who makes rhymes; a versifier; -- generally in contempt; a poor poet; a poetaster.
Definition of Rhymer
1. Noun. (archaic) A minstrel. ¹
2. Noun. One who makes, composes, or recites rhymes or simple poems. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Rhymer
1. one that rhymes [n -S] - See also: rhymes
Lexicographical Neighbors of Rhymer
Literary usage of Rhymer
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The reader's handbook of allusions, references, plots and stories by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1882)
"If Thomas the rhymer lived in tho thirteenth century, it is an anachronism to allude
... Thomas the rhymer, and Thomas Rymer were totally different persons. ..."
2. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction by Reuben Percy, John Timbs (1838)
"The family of the bride stand at the threshold with another rhymer, whose duty it
... The rhymer of the bridegroom advances first, and uncovering his head, ..."
3. The poetical works of sir Walter Scott by Walter Scott (1827)
"From Ibis we may infer, lhat the rhymer was now dead; since we find his son
disposing of the family property. Still, however, the argument of the learned ..."
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