layamon

/ˈleɪ.ə.mɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A medieval English poet, best known for his 12th-century epic poem ‘Brut’, which tells the story of the Trojan War and the history of England.

“Layamon’s ‘Brut’ is a significant work in the development of Middle English literature.”

Synonyms

  • chronicler
  • poet

Antonyms

  • unwriter