RHAP'SODY, noun [Gr. to sew or unite, and a song.] Originally, a discourse in verse, sung or rehearsed by a rhapsodist; or a collection of verses, particularly those of Homer. In modern usage, a collection of passages thoughts or authorities, composing a new piece, but without necessary dependence or natural connection.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI