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makar

makar

1 9.9
A poet from Scotland or one who writes in the Scottish tradition
  • noun
  • /ˈmɑːkər/
  • Literature
: makar
  • The university hosted a reading by a renowned makar known for his vivid imagery and lyrical style.

Examples

  • The celebrated Scottish makar wrote beautifully about the landscapes of his homeland.

  • As such, his role was not all that different from the Anglo-Saxon scop and the Scots makar.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Many famous poems have been composed by the makar, capturing the essence of Scottish culture.

Synonyms

poet
vsmakar
388 2.2

A person who writes words in a musical way that creates images to show feelings

focuses on Scottish tradition and identity rather than general or international work

Surface Forms

makar singular
makars plural

Etymology

Makar comes from an old Scots word meaning 'maker' and is like the English word maker. A makar is therefore a poet who 'makes' poems, so the name shows poetry as a skill of craft and creation.