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Anacrusis
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What's The Definition Of Anacrusis?Synonyms | Synonyms for Anacrusis: Related Terms | Find terms related to Anacrusis: See Also | Anacrusis In Webster's Dictionary \An`a*cru"sis\, n. [Gr. ?, fr. ? to push up or back; ?
+ ? to strike.] (Pros.)
A prefix of one or two unaccented syllables to a verse
properly beginning with an accented syllable.
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