Amphiboly
Pronunciation : Am*phib"o*ly
Part of Speech : n.; pl. Amphibolies.
Etymology : [L. amphibolia, Gr. amphibolie. See Amphibolous.]
Definition : Defn: 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
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