distich

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I recall from one of these a distich of some merit.

From Reminiscences, 1819-1899 by Howe, Julia Ward

The well-known distich on Shakspeare is rather good—it utters with a vigorous turn the general sentiment, the nation's wonder of its own idol.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 359, September 1845 by Various

I know, for example, one usually enlightened and catholic critic who stubbornly maintains that a very commonplace distich by Lord De Tabley is the most magical moment in all English verse.

From The Book of Susan A Novel by Dodd, Lee Wilson

In the seven remaining epodes Horace has diversified the measures, while retaining the general character of the distich.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various

It gave rise to a taunting distich similar to the one at Arlesey.

From Literary Byways by Andrews, William