plural of Spenserism

A word or phrase due to Edmund Spenser (c.1552–1599), English poet.

(countable) A surname originating as an occupation, variant of Spencer, a rare spelling variant of Spencer.

plural of Spenserian

One of a group of poets who imitated Spenser.

plural of Spenserian sonnet

Of or pertaining to Edmund Spenser (c.1552–1599), English poet, or his works.

(poetry) A sonnet comprising three quatrains with the latter rhyme part being carried over from one quatrain to the next, and a concluding couplet, therefore comprising a rhyme scheme of abab bcbc cdcd ee.

writing in a Spenserian style

Objects, materials, or documents relating to the poet Edmund Spenser.