rhymer

Meaning

1. (archaic) A minstrel.
2. One who makes, composes, or recites rhymes or simple poems.

Synonyms

rhymester

versifier

poetiser

poetizer

versemonger

verse writer

poetaster

verse-monger

librettist

Translations

Dichterling

στιχουργός

rijmelaar

الشاعر الرديء

rimador

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: rymare

Inherited from Old English: rīmere

Cognate with Dutch: rijmer

Cognate with German: Reimer

Cognate with Danish: rimer

Cognate with Swedish: rimmare

Cognate with Icelandic: rímari

In summary

From Middle English rymare, from Old English rīmere (“a compouter, reckoner, calculator”), equivalent to rhyme + -er. Cognate with Dutch rijmer, German Reimer, Danish rimer, Swedish rimmare, Icelandic rímari. More at rhyme.