AMPHIBOLIES

Noun

amphibolies

plural of amphiboly

Source: Wiktionary


AMPHIBOLY

Am*phib"o*ly, n.; pl. Amphibolies. Etym: [L. amphibolia, Gr. amphibolie. See Amphibolous.]

Definition: Ambiguous discourse; amphibology. If it oracle contrary to our interest or humor, we will create an amphiboly, a double meaning where there is none. Whitlock.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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