Amphibolia

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Noun
  1. 1
    Ambiguity in writing; amphiboly. uncountable

    "Give instances of amphibolia, and illustrate the double meaning of words arising by accident, by first and second intention, and by analogy."

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"Give instances of amphibolia, and illustrate the double meaning of words arising by accident, by first and second intention, and by analogy."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀμφιβολία (amphibolía, “ambiguity”), from ἀμφίβολος (amphíbolos, “ambiguous, doubtful”).

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