equivoque
Example Sentences
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The equivoque arises precisely from the word "association."
From Aesthetic as Science of Expression and General Linguistic by Croce, Benedetto
He can always quiet the voice of conscience by an equivoque.
From Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries Volumes I. and II., Complete by Hogan, William
Contrast their blameless wit and humor with the equivoque and foul double entendre of French drawings, and think of the difference involuntarily suggested between the social atmospheres of Paris and London.
From The Humorous Poetry of the English Language; from Chaucer to Saxe by Parton, James
A similar equivoque upon the double meaning of "Deuk" in Scottish language supplied material for a poor woman's honest compliment to a benevolent Scottish nobleman.
From Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character by Ramsay, Edward Bannerman
The old ruffian grinned, and appeared to comprehend and to enjoy the equivoque.
From Walladmor: And Now Freely Translated from the German into English. In Two Volumes. Vol. I. by De Quincey, Thomas
