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sonnetist

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A writer of sonnets.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1597–1598, Joseph Hall, Virgidemiarum Yea, and the prophet of the heav'nly lyre, / Great Solomon sings in the English quire; / And is become a new-found sonnetist [...]

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sonneteer, sonneter

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From sonnet + -ist.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: sonnettiste — Translations
  • German: Sonettist — Translations
  • Spanish: sonetista — Translations