† ˈrhythmer Obs.
Also 6 ri-, rythmour(e, 7–8 rythmer.
[Graphic variant of rimer n.1; cf. rhythm, branch I.]
= rhymer.
| 1582 Stanyhurst æneis, etc. (Arb.) 154 An Epitaph.., such as oure vnlearned Rythmours accustomablye make vpon thee death of euery Tom Tyler. 1610 Holland Camden's Brit. i. 227 The Songs of British Bards, or Rhythmers. 1655 Fuller Ch. Hist. iii. xii. 21 Amongst all the foul mouthes.., one rayling Rythmer..bore away the bell. 1778 Pennant Tour in Wales I. 11 The most skilful minstrel, rythmer, or bard, at the Eisteddfod. |