Meaning & use
rhymer
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A person who composes verse or rhymes, especially one considered a minor or amateur poet.
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The village rhymer entertained crowds at the fair with witty verses.
Critics dismissed him as a mere rhymer rather than a serious poet.
A note on using this word
Historically carries a slightly dismissive tone compared to poet, suggesting facility with rhyme rather than deep literary craft.
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