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hermitage
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- First recorded between 1250–1300.
- The sense of “any secluded place of residence” first came into usage during the 1640s.
- From the same spelling as Old French; from Medieval Latin hermitorium, “a hermit’s dwelling place.”
- See hermit, eremite, -age.
EXAMPLES OF HERMITAGE
- After years in the public eye, the artist found peace in a hermitage deep in the forest.
- My hermitage — a small cabin surrounded by trees — was the perfect place for writing a novel.
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- First recorded in 1645–55.
- From Greek noētikós, “intelligent, intellectual.”
EXAMPLES OF NOETIC
- The book delved into noetic concepts, challenging readers to expand their perceptions of reality.
- The noetic quality of the artwork invoked a deep sense of introspection and understanding in its viewers.
redondilla
noun
a Spanish verse form in which each stanza consists of four lines, each with eight syllables, and a rhyme scheme abba
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- First used in 1830–40.
- Directly from Spanish, equivalent to redond(o), “round” (<Latin rotundus) + –illa, diminutive suffix.
EXAMPLES OF REDONDILLA
- The poet skillfully composed a redondilla, adhering to its ABBA rhyme scheme.
- The collection featured several redondillas, showcasing the versatility and expressiveness of this poetic form.
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