Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fytte
Noun
/ˈfɪt/
Definition
A division of a narrative or a story, often used in historical poetry.
Examples
- In the medieval poem, the fytte aligned with the heroic deeds of the protagonist.
- The lyrical structure was divided into three fyttes, each telling a different part of the tale.
Meaning
In literary terms, a ‘fytte’ refers to a section or part of a poem or song, usually used in old English verse.
Synonyms
- section
- verse
- stanza
