Back to Webster

Webster

Anapest

AN'APEST, n. [Gr to strike.] In poetry, a foot, consisting of three syllables, the two first short, the last long; the reverse of the dactyl; as, Can a bosom so gentle remain Unmoved when her Corydon sighs?

Webster Dictionary
English dictionary 16.3 MB

Meaning

AN'APEST, n. [Gr to strike.]

In poetry, a foot, consisting of three syllables, the two first short, the last long; the reverse of the dactyl; as,

Can a bosom so gentle remain

Unmoved when her Corydon sighs?

Ampiaw
Add to home screen for a faster, app-like experience