释义 |
‖ owdell|ˈaʊd(ə)l| [Welsh awdl a rime or assonance (pl. odlau); also in sense given below (pl. awdlau).] A poem consisting of compositions in all the 24 strict metres.
1612Drayton Poly-olb. iv. 59 Some Makers..Rehearce their high conceits in Cowiths: other some In Owdells theirs expresse; as matter haps to come. Ibid. 67 Note, Owdells are couplets of variety in both time and quantity. |