verset

/ˈvɚsɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

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noun

noun

Obsolete

"Remon[strant]. Were the impoſition amiſſe, what is that to the people? Anſw[er]. Not a little, becauſe they beare an equall part with the Prieſt in many places, and have their cues and verſets as well as he."

From Middle English verset, from Old French verset; equivalent to verse + -et.

versets (plural)

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How do you pronounce verset?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈvɚsɪt/.

What does verset mean?

A very short organ interlude or prelude.

Where does verset come from?

It is traced to Middle English.

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