Verseschmied

versifier

noun FER-zuh-shmeet Rare

Also means

rhymester

Usage Note

Verseschmied literally a "verse-smith" is a somewhat ironic or affectionate term for someone who forges rhymes, from Vers and Schmied (smith). It implies craft more than lofty inspiration; plural Verseschmiede.

Examples

"Der alte Verseschmied dichtete zu jedem Anlass."

Natural Translation

The old versifier composed for every occasion.

Literal Translation

The old verse-smith composed to every occasion.

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