equivoque
Americannoun
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an equivocal term; an ambiguous expression.
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a play on words; pun.
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double meaning; ambiguity.
noun
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a play on words; pun
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an ambiguous phrase or expression
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double meaning; ambiguity
Etymology
Origin of equivoque
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English equivoc (adjective); see equivocal
Example Sentences
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It almost always turns upon false relations and equivoque, whence jokers by profession usually possess minds as incorrect as they are superficial.
From A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 10 (of 10) From "The Works of Voltaire - A Contemporary Version" by Fran?ois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
At the outset we must come to an understanding as to this word "image," and endeavour to free the word "vision" from all equivoque.
From The Principles of Success in Literature by George Henry Lewes
“Yes, we are near the dawning,” mocked the old man, with loud, relentless equivoque.
From The Advocate by Charles Heavysege
The equivoque arises precisely from the word "association."
From Aesthetic as Science of Expression and General Linguistic by Benedetto Croce
The italics indicate the obvious equivoque, and indicate it imperfectly.
From A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles by Sir Sidney Lee
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