allusion

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 2 French 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Pronunciation 2.3 Noun

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin allusionem (nominative of allusio f), from alludere, allude, from prefix al-, combining form of ad, to, + ludere, play: compare with French allusion.

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• (WEAE) IPA: /ʌˈlu.ʒən/

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allusion (plural allusions)

1. An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned; a covert indication.

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[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

From Latin allusionem (accusative of allusio f).

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allusion f. (plural allusions)

1. allusion, innuendo

   En parlant ainsi, il faisait allusion aux mœurs de son temps.