masefield
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- John Masefield: An English poet who lived from 1878 to 1967, known for his works often dealing with the sea and rural life. He served as Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1930 until his death.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The library has a first edition of a collection by Masefield.
- We studied the poetry of Masefield in our literature class.
Advanced Usage
- "Masefieldian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the style or themes of John Masefield's poetry.
- The poem had a Masefieldian quality in its vivid depiction of maritime life.
Variants and Related Words
- Poet Laureate: The title held by John Masefield from 1930 to 1967.
Synonyms
- Poet: A person who writes poems. (This is a general term; Masefield was a specific poet.)
- Laureate: A person who is honored for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement, especially a poet laureate.
Noun
- English poet (1878-1967)