Am*phib"o*ly (#), n.; pl. Amphibolies (#). [L. amphibolia, Gr. : cf. OE. amphibolie. See Amphibolous.]

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.

 

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