Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CAT-A-LEC'TIC
CAT'A-GRAPHCAT-A-LEP'SIS, or CAT'A-LEP'SY
CAT-A-LEC'TIC, a. [Gr. κατα, and λεγω.]
Pertaining to metrical composition or to measure. – Tyrwhitt. Catalectic verses, are such as want either feet or syllables. – Cyc.
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