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noun
A poet officially appointed by a government, often expected to compose poems for state occasions and other government events.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
One who received an honorable degree in grammar, including poetry and rhetoric, at the English universities; so called as being presented with a wreath of laurel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
An officer of the king's household, whose business was to compose an ode annually for the king's birthday, and other suitable occasions; now, a poet officially distinguished by such honorary title, the office being a sinecure.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, historical
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noun
the poet officially appointed to the royal household in Great Britain
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: laureate, poet
noun
a poet who is unofficially regarded as holding an honorary position in a particular group or region
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: poet
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