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Flyting
Translation of "flyting" into Russian
flyting
Noun
UK
/ˈflaɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈflaɪtɪŋ/
flyting
flytings pl
The two poets engaged in a flyting that lasted for hours.
Два поэта участвовали в перебранке, которая длилась часами.
Definitions
flyting
Noun
UK
/ˈflaɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈflaɪtɪŋ/
A formal exchange of insults or a contest of wits and verbal sparring, often in verse, common in medieval Scottish and English literature.
The flyting between the two poets was a highlight of the evening, showcasing their sharp wit and command of language.
flyting
Adjective
UK
/ˈflaɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈflaɪtɪŋ/
Relating to or characteristic of flyting (the exchange of witty or insulting verses).
Scholars examined several flyting poems to trace the genre’s evolution.