parelcon parelcon
 pa-rel'-kon from Gk. parelkein, "to draw along, spin out, prolong"
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  1. The use of redundant or superfluous terms. Often the use of two words in lieu of one.
  2. A synonym for paragoge.
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  Sources: Peacham (1577) F3r


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