Meaning Poet laureate
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Poet laureateAccording to Virgil, the Greek god Apollo decreed that poets should receive laurels as a prize. The British crown created the post of poet laureate in 1688 and awarded it to poets for life. In the Uni [..]
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Poet laureateLiterally, a poet "crowned with laurel." An honorific title and stipend, usually bestowed by a university or head of state on an eminent poet who is expected to compose poems commemorating d [..]
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Poet laureateA poet honoured by the State and designated to write poetry for State occasions.
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Poet laureate
A poet officially appointed by a government, often expected to compose poems for state occasions and other government events
(obsolete) One who received an honorable degree in grammar, including p [..]
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