Etymology:
The word "sonneteer" is derived from the Italian word "sonettiere," which itself comes from the Italian word "sonetto," meaning "little song."
Meaning:
A sonneteer is a poet who writes sonnets, which are poems consisting of 14 lines written in a specific rhyme scheme and meter.
Origin:
The word "sonneteer" first appeared in English in the late 16th century, during the Elizabethan era. It was originally used to describe Italian poets who wrote sonnets, but it eventually came to refer to any poet who wrote in this form.
Examples of Usage:
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