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单词 nonsense verse
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Definition of nonsense verse in English:

nonsense verse

noun ˈnɒns(ə)ns ˌvəːs
  • Originally: nonsensical verse. Later: whimsical or nonsensical verse intended to amuse by absurdity; an example of this, specifically a limerick; (in plural also) verses consisting of words arranged solely with reference to the metre and rhyme scheme, without regard to the sense.

Origin

Late 17th century. From nonsense + verse.

 
 

Definition of nonsense verse in US English:

nonsense verse

nounˈnɒns(ə)ns ˌvəːs
  • Originally: nonsensical verse. Later: whimsical or nonsensical verse intended to amuse by absurdity; an example of this, specifically a limerick; (in plural also) verses consisting of words arranged solely with reference to the metre and rhyme scheme, without regard to the sense.

Origin

Late 17th century. From nonsense + verse.

 
 
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