william dunbar

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Definition of william dunbar in English English dictionary

born 1460/65, Scotland died before 1530 Scottish poet. He was attached to the court of James IV. Of the more than 100 poems attributed to him, most are short occasional pieces, ranging from gross satire to hymns of religious exaltation. The longer works include the charming dream allegory "The Goldyn Targe," the nuptial song "The Thrissill and the Rois," and "The Flyting of Dunbar and Kennedie," a virtuoso piece of personal abuse directed at a rival. Dunbar was the dominant makar (courtly poet) in the golden age of Scottish poetry

(c1460-c1520) Scottish poet and member of the court of James IV

Hyphenation

Wil·liam Dun·bar

Turkish pronunciation

wîlyım dʌnbär

Pronunciation

/ˈwəlyəm ˈdənbär/ /ˈwɪljəm ˈdʌnbɑːr/