"versemonger" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: versemongers [plural]
Etymology: verse + monger Etymology templates: {{compound|en|verse|monger}} verse + monger Head templates: {{en-noun}} versemonger (plural versemongers)
  1. (humorous or derogatory) A writer of verses or of commonplace poetry. Synonyms: poetaster Related terms: balladmonger
    Sense id: en-versemonger-en-noun-4NDNqVlf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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