Noah Webster
Iambus
IAM'BUS, noun [Latin iambus ] In poetry, a foot consisting of two syllables, the first short and the last long, as in delight. The following line, consists wholly of iambic feet.
He scorns the force that dares his fury stay.
IAM'BUS, noun [Latin iambus ] In poetry, a foot consisting of two syllables, the first short and the last long, as in delight. The following line, consists wholly of iambic feet.
He scorns the force that dares his fury stay.