(1878–1967), English poet and novelist; full name John Edward Masefield. He was appointed Poet Laureate in 1930. Notable works: Salt-Water Ballads (1902).
Definition of Masefield, John in US English:
Masefield, John
proper nounˈmāsˌfēld
(1878–1967), English poet and novelist; full name John Edward Masefield. He was appointed poet laureate in 1930. Notable works: Salt-Water Ballads (1902) and Reynard the Fox (1919).