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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