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Definition of Robert Herrick from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Robert Herrick

/ˌrɒbət ˈherɪk/

/ˌrɑːbərt ˈherɪk/

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(1591-1674) an English poet and priest. He wrote many short, cheerful poems, including Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May and Cherry Ripe.

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