hemistich

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Synonyms: hemstitch, hexastich, hemistichs

Antonyms: hemstitch, hexastich, hemistichs

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Noun

1. An approximate half-line of [[verse]], separated from another by a [[caesura]], often for dramatic effect.
2. An unfinished line of verse.

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