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HYPERMETER

\hˈa͡ɪpəmˌiːtə], \hˈa‍ɪpəmˌiːtə], \h_ˈaɪ_p_ə_m_ˌiː_t_ə]\

Definitions of HYPERMETER

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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n. [Greek] An hypercatalectic verse; any thing exceeding the ordinary standard of measure.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

Any thing greater than the standard requires.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
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