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Definition of Hendiadis

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.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

  • a figure of speech used fro emphasis, where two words with similar or identical meanings are used where one would be sufficient.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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