yclept

/ˈɛksɛpt/

Definitions

1. noun

a name or title given to a person or thing, especially a poetic or literary one

“In the novel, the king was known by several names, including ‘The Great’ and ‘yclept ‘The Unyielding’.”

2. verb

to give a poetic or literary name to

“The poet yclept the village ‘The Emerald Haven’ in his famous poem.”

Synonyms

  • called
  • dubbed
  • named

Antonyms

  • anonymous
  • unnamed