Definition

A person who writes verses or poetry.

Example

The verser crafted beautiful lines that captured the essence of nature.

Conversation

I just read a poem by that famous verser you mentioned.

Oh really? What did you think of it?

I loved the way the verser played with words and emotions.

Yeah, that's what makes their work so captivating!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

'verser' comes from Old French 'verser', meaning to pour or to sprinkle. The word originates from the Latin 'versare', which means to turn or to turn over. It describes the action of pouring or turning something out.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'turning' ('versare') something over to 'pour' it out — that's how 'verser' relates to the act of pouring.

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