Cesure

/səˈzjʊr/ noun

Definition

An alternative spelling of cesura; a pause or break within a line of poetry.

Etymology

Variant form of cesura, influenced by French spelling conventions (French uses coupure for 'cut').

Kelly Says

French poetic terminology influenced English, so 'cesure' appears in some older English texts—a reminder that poetry traditions crossed the English Channel constantly!

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