The plural form of alexandrine; multiple 12-syllable lines of verse.
English plural of alexandrine, formed by adding the standard -s ending. The singular form derives from the French poetic tradition dating to medieval times.
When Renaissance and Baroque poets stacked alexandrines together, they created a rhythmic thundering effect that made audiences feel like they were listening to royalty or gods—the meter itself became a status symbol in verse.
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