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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Rhyme \Rhyme\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Rhymed};p. pr. & vb. n.
{Rhyming}.] [OE. rimen, rymen, AS. r[imac]man to count: cf.
F. rimer to rhyme. See {Rhyme}, n.]
1. To make rhymes, or verses. "Thou shalt no longer ryme."
--Chaucer.
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There marched the bard and blockhead, side by side,
Who rhymed for hire, and patronized for pride.
--Pope.
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2. To accord in rhyme or sound.
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And, if they rhymed and rattled, all was well.
--Dryden.
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