HENDIADYSES

Noun

hendiadyses

plural of hendiadys

Source: Wiktionary


HENDIADYS

Hen*di"a*dys, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Gram.)

Definition: A figure in which the idea is expressed by two nouns connected by and, instead of by a noun and limiting adjective; as, we drink from cups and gold, for golden cups.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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