het·ero·nym
Noun: one of two
or more homographs [words that are spelled the same]
that differ in
pronunciation and meaning
(such as a bass voice and bass, a fish)
First Known Use:
circa 1889
5: bow
That noted
archer Robin Hood
Enjoyed his
battles for the good.
His weapons
came from Sherwood wood.
He used a
branch to make his bow—
And also
arrows (as you know).
The string?
Not sure—I’m kinda slow.
Before King
John he would not bow—
We read of
his defiance now
And wish he
would appear somehow
To rescue us
from current harm—
To use his
storied outlaw charm
To bring us
peace—end all alarm.
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