Hendiadys

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:07:14

Hen*di"a*dys (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. one by two.] Gram.

A figure in which the idea is expressed by two nouns connected by and, instead of by a noun and limiting adjective; as, we drink from cups and gold, for golden cups.

 

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