Dizain

/ˈdɪzeɪn/ noun

Definition

An alternative spelling of dixain; a ten-line stanza or poem.

Etymology

A variant spelling of dixain, from French diz(ain), derived from dix meaning 'ten.' The alternate spelling reflects different transliteration and spelling conventions for French words in English.

Kelly Says

Dizain and dixain are two ways to spell the exact same thing—it's a reminder that spelling conventions for borrowed French words were pretty flexible until dictionaries standardized them!

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