bardism
|bard-ism|
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/ˈbɑrdɪzəm/
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/ˈbɑːdɪzəm/
poet's style
Etymology
'bardism' originates from English, specifically formed from the word 'bard' plus the suffix '-ism'; 'bard' ultimately comes from Old Irish 'bard' meaning 'poet', and the suffix '-ism' traces to Greek '-ismos' meaning 'state or quality'.
'bardism' was formed in modern English by combining the noun 'bard' (borrowed into Middle English from Old Irish or Old Welsh 'bard') with the productive suffix '-ism' (from Greek through Latin and Old French), resulting in the modern English 'bardism'.
Initially it referred to the condition or role of being a bard ('poetic performer'), but over time it has been used more broadly to denote a poetic style or manner associated with bards.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the qualities, manner, or practice characteristic of a bard; the style or technique associated with traditional poetic performers.
His new collection is full of bardism, with oral rhythms and heroic themes throughout.
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Noun 2
a poetic or highly ornate expression; language that is deliberately lofty, musical, or evocative in the manner of a bard.
The critic noted an excess of bardism in the speech, arguing that plain language would have been clearer.
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