Stich

[stik]

Definition

(n.) A verse, of whatever measure or number of feet.

(n.) A line in the Scriptures; specifically (Hebrew Scriptures), one of the rhythmic lines in the poetical books and passages of the Old Treatment, as written in the oldest Hebrew manuscripts and in the Revised Version of the English Bible.

(n.) A row, line, or rank of trees.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Line, verse.

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Definition

n. a verse or line of poetry of whatever measure—used in composition: a row of trees.—ns. Stichā′rion a Greek vestment like the Western alb; Stichē′ron a troparion.—adj. Stich′ic pertaining to a verse.—n. Stich′omancy divination by the assumed meaning of a verse text of Scripture or literary passage taken at random.—adjs. Stichomet′ric -al pertaining to stichom′etry stating the number of lines.—ns. Stichom′etry measurement of manuscript by lines: a list stating such; Stichomyth′ia dialogue in alternate lines; Stich′os a line of ordinary length in measuring a manuscript: a verse or versicle in the usage of the Greek Church.

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