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