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poet laureate

noun

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  1. A poet officially appointed by a government, often expected to compose poems for state…

    A poet officially appointed by a government, often expected to compose poems for state occasions and other government events.

    • "Can you imagine, Louis, an Archbishop of Canterbury, or a Poet Laureate, or a Chancellor of the Exchequer being friendly—perhaps even dining—with the editor of The Times?" "Certainly; why not?"

  2. One who received an honorable degree in grammar, including poetry and rhetoric, at the…

    One who received an honorable degree in grammar, including poetry and rhetoric, at the English universities; so called as being presented with a wreath of laurel.

  3. An officer of the king's household, whose business was to compose an ode annually for the…

    An officer of the king's household, whose business was to compose an ode annually for the king's birthday, and other suitable occasions; now, a poet officially distinguished by such honorary title, the office being a sinecure.

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