ambiguity of meaning arising from language that lends itself to more than one interpretation
a word or expression capable of two interpretations with one usually risqué
Etymology:obsolete French, literally, double meaning
First Known Use: 1673A number of examples can be found in this article
Friday phrase: double entendre
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Tuesday word: Ceremony
Tuesday, Mar. 2, 2021 Ceremony (noun) cer·e·mo·ny [ser-uh-moh-nee] noun 1. the formal activities conducted on some solemn or important public or…
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Sunday Word: Interlocutor
interlocutor[in-ter- lok-y uh-ter] noun: 1 one who takes part in dialogue or conversation 2 the performer in a minstrel show who is placed…
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Wednesday Word: Déraciné
Déraciné - noun or adjective. You may know déraciné as the title of a video game, but this French word can also be used as an adjective or noun.…
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