John Masefield

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • John Masefield: An English poet who lived from 1878 to 1967. He is known for his works that often celebrate the sea, adventure, and rural life. He served as the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1930 until his death.
Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The library has a first edition of a collection by John Masefield.
    • We studied the poem 'Sea-Fever' by John Masefield in class.
Advanced Usage
  • "Masefieldian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the works or style of John Masefield.
    • The narrative poem had a distinctly Masefieldian quality, with its vivid maritime imagery.
Variants and Related Words
  • Poet Laureate: The title held by John Masefield from 1930 to 1967, awarded to a poet appointed by the British monarch.
  • Sea-Fever: The title of one of John Masefield's most famous poems.
Synonyms
  • Poet: A person who writes poems.
  • Laureate: A person who is honored for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement, especially a poet laureate.
Related Phrases
  • "Salt of the sea": A phrase evocative of the themes common in Masefield's poetry.
    • His writing is full of the salt of the sea and tales of wanderers.
Related Idioms
  • "To have sea-fever": To feel a strong longing for the sea or a life of travel, popularized by Masefield's poem.
    • After reading Masefield, I think I've caught a bit of sea-fever myself.
Noun
  1. English poet (1878-1967)