Allusive

Allusive, witty, complex, and ultimately an argument for the irreducible magic of language.

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Allusive, witty, complex, and ultimately an argument for the irreducible magic of language.

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Allusive, or parabolical, is a narration applied only to express some special purpose or conceit; which latter kind of parabolical wisdom was much more in use in the ancient times, as by the fables of AEsop, and the brief sentences of the seven, and the use of hieroglyphics may appear.

The Advancement of Learning 2003

Allusive Arms, and the Roll of Battel Abbey, contain Dissertations on

Notes and Queries, Number 30, May 25, 1850 Various

_Allusive to a military order for the destruction of the British cavalry horses, during the late retreat in Spain.

The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 6, June 1810

Allusive accommodations in many cases are mere distortions of the sacred text.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

Seleucidæ_, engraved by Bartolozzi; Colonel de la Motte's _Allusive

A Short History of English Printing, 1476-1898 Henry R. Plomer 1901

Allusive or discursive speech scared him like indecency; and

The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne : a Novel William John Locke 1896

Early English Literature of, 12; its Allusive Character, 15;

The Handbook to English Heraldry Charles Boutell 1844

Allusive, or parabolical, is a narration applied only to express some special purpose or conceit; which latter kind of parabolical wisdom was much more in use in the ancient times, as by the fables of AEsop, and the brief sentences of the seven, and the use of hieroglyphics may appear.

The Advancement of Learning Francis Bacon 1593