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alcaic

/æl'keɪɪk/

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noun
verse in the meter used in Greek and Latin poetry consisting of strophes of 4 tetrametric lines; reputedly invented by Alcaeus
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alcaeus Greek lyric poet of Lesbos; reputed inventor of Alcaic verse (611-580 BC)