A line in the Scriptures; specifically (Hebrew Scriptures), one of the rhythmic lines in the poetical books and passages of the Old Treatment, as written in the oldest Hebrew manuscripts and in the Revised Version of the English Bible.
... horn, thou proud fellow, Of thee I have no doubt. I wish that thou give stich a blast, Till both ... — Ballad Book • Katherine Lee Bates (ed.)
... Drury? Ladies, were it possible to find a man that would dispute the eloquence of our tongues, I am sure he must readily yield to the superior eloquence of our eyes." The gallery cried 'Bravo!' the assembly joined in general plaudit; and Miss Susannah Cross-stich was ... — A Lecture On Heads • Geo. Alex. Stevens