Verse (n.) A line consisting of a certain number of metrical feet (see Foot, n., 9) disposed according to metrical rules.

Verse (n.) Metrical arrangement and language; that which is composed in metrical form; versification; poetry.

Verse (n.) A short division of any composition.

Verse (n.) A stanza; a stave; as, a hymn of four verses.

Verse (n.) One of the short divisions of the chapters in the Old and New Testaments.

Verse (n.) A portion of an anthem to be performed by a single voice to each part.

Verse (n.) A piece of poetry.

Verse (v. t.) To tell in verse, or poetry.

Verse (v. i.) To make verses; to versify.