PYRRHIC

a. n.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
a.

Of or pertaining to an ancient Greek martial dance. " ye have the pyrrhic dance as yet." Byron.

2.
a.

Of or pertaining to a pyrrhic, or to pyrrhics; containing pyrrhic; as, a pyrrhic verse.

3.
n.

An ancient Greek martial dance, to the accompaniment of the flute, its time being very quick.

4.
n.

A foot consisting of two short syllables.


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