Stichometrical

Stichometrical
Stichometrical Stich`o*met"ric*al, a. Of or pertaining to stichometry; characterized by stichs, or lines. [1913 Webster]

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

Игры ⚽ Поможем сделать НИР

Look at other dictionaries:

  • stichometrical — stich·o·met·ri·cal …   English syllables

  • stichometrical — adjective see stichometric …   Useful english dictionary

  • Codex Cyprius — New Testament manuscripts papyri • uncials • minuscules • lectionaries Uncial 017 Name Cyprius Sign Ke Text Gospels Date …   Wikipedia

  • Stichometry — is a term applied to the measurement (μέτρον) of ancient texts by στίχοι (lit. rows ) or verses of a fixed standard length.It was the custom of the Greeks and Romans to estimate the length of their literary works by measured lines. In poetical… …   Wikipedia

  • The Shepherd of Hermas — (sometimes just called The Shepherd ) is a Christian work of the second century, considered a valuable book by many Christians, and occasionally considered canonical scripture by some of the early Church fathers. The Shepherd had great authority… …   Wikipedia

  • stichometry — stichometric /stik euh me trik/, stichometrical, adj. stichometrically, adv. /sti kom i tree/, n. the practice of writing a prose text in lines, often of slightly differing lengths, that correspond to units of sense and indicate phrasal rhythms.… …   Universalium

  • Doctrine of Addai — • Syriac document which relates the conversion of Edessa Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Doctrine of Addai     Doctrine of Addai      …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • Elijah — • Old Testament prophet Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Elijah     Elijah     † Catholic E …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • Hermas — • First or second century, author of the book called The Shepherd (Poimen, Pastor), a work which had great authority in ancient times and was ranked with Holy Scripture Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Hermas    …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • St. Cyprian of Carthage —     St. Cyprian of Carthage     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► St. Cyprian of Carthage     (Thaschus Cæcilius Cyprianus).     Bishop and martyr. Of the date of the saint s birth and of his early life nothing is known. At the time of his conversion to… …   Catholic encyclopedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”