1570s, from Middle French rondelet, diminutive of rondel "short poem with a refrain," literally "small circle," diminutive of Old French rond "circle, sphere," originally an adjective from roont (see round (adj.)). Spelling developed by association with lay (n.) "poem to be sung."
双语例句
1. His heart swelled out in roundelay of summer fields and clover.
它的心在夏天的田野和苜宿中,因唱著婉转的短歌而起伏不定.
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2. Never pipe could ever play Better shepherd's roundelay.
