skeltonian

/skɛltəniən/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or characteristic of Sir Walter Raleigh’s friend, Sir Thomas Skeffington, or of Raleigh’s friend, Sir Thomas Skeffington, or of Raleigh’s friend, Sir Thomas Skeffington, or of Sir Thomas Skeffington or Sir Walter Raleigh.

“The Skeltonian dialect is an old dialect of English that originated in the 16th century.”

2. adjective

relating to Skelton, especially the poems of John Skelton, an English poet, who was also a priest.

“Skeltonian verse is characterized by its unique rhythm and meter.”

Synonyms

  • antiquated
  • archaic

Antonyms

  • contemporary
  • modern