rhymestered
|rhyme-stered|
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/ˈraɪmstərd/
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/ˈraɪmstəd/
(rhymester)
to act as a rhymester; to compose verse in a trivial or affected way
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rhymestered' is derived from the noun 'rhymester,' which comes from the word 'rhyme' with the agent suffix '-ster,' indicating a person who composes rhymes.
Historical Evolution
'rhymester' was formed in English by combining 'rhyme' and the suffix '-ster,' and the verb form 'rhymestered' is a rare back-formation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rhymester' referred to a person who writes rhymes, often with a negative connotation, and 'rhymestered' as a verb means to act in that manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/08/04 01:46
