allude
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| A woman039;s status regarding the bearing of viable offspring: usually followed by a Roman numeral designating the number of times the woman has given birth. |
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| —vb (foll by to) | |
| 1. | to refer indirectly, briefly, or implicitly |
| 2. | (loosely) to mention |
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Word Origin & History
allude
1530s, from M.Fr. alluder, from L. alludere "to joke, jest," from ad- "to" and ludere "to play" (see ludicrous). Originally "mock," later, "make a fanciful reference to."
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Example sentences
Cook said nothing to even remotely allude to a coming mid-sized touch screen devise.
As a reminder, do not allude to any matter that has not been admitted into evidence.
Throughout their correspondence, they allude to the lyrics, attesting to their powerful long-distance connection.
There is one further topic to which even so brief an introduction as this must allude.
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