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单词 poulter's measure
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Definition of poulter's measure in English:

poulter's measure

noun
Prosody historical
  • A metre consisting of lines of 12 and 14 syllables alternately.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in George Gascoigne (d. 1577), author and soldier. Apparently with reference to the habit of poulterers of frequently adding some extra eggs when selling a dozen eggs, making the total number either twelve or fourteen.

 
 

Definition of poulter's measure in US English:

poulter's measure

noun
Prosody historical
  • A metre consisting of lines of 12 and 14 syllables alternately.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in George Gascoigne (d. 1577), author and soldier. Apparently with reference to the habit of poulterers of frequently adding some extra eggs when selling a dozen eggs, making the total number either twelve or fourteen.

 
 
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