| amphibologia | |
| am'-fi-bo-lo'-gi-a | from
Gk. amphi- “on both sides,” bolos “a throw” and logos “word” |
| Also sp. amphibology | |
| ambiguitas | |
| ambiguous |
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Ambiguity of grammatical structure, often occasioned by mispunctuation. | |
| Related Figures | ||
| Sources: | Primary sources Sherry (1550) 33 ("amphibologia," "ambiguitas"); Peacham (1577) G1r | |
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