ALLUSION

allusion

(noun) passing reference or indirect mention

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

allusion (countable and uncountable, plural allusions)

An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned

Source: Wiktionary


Al*lu"sion, n. Etym: [L. allusio, fr. alludere to allude: cf. F. allusion.]

1. A figurative or symbolical reference. [Obs.]

2. A reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned; a covert indication; indirect reference; a hint.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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