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Hendiadys
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What's The Definition Of Hendiadys?
[n] use of two conjoined nouns instead of a noun and modifier
Synonyms | Synonyms for Hendiadys: Related Terms | Find terms related to Hendiadys: See Also | rhetorical device Hendiadys In Webster's Dictionary \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.
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