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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

[Gr. [GREEK]; [GREEK] + [GREEK] to bound, define.]

(Rhet.)

A description or definition contrary to that which is given by the adverse party.

[R.]

Noun.

[Gr. opposite, and definition.]

In rhetoric, a description or definition contrary to that which is given by the adverse party.

anthorism

(rhetoric) A description or definition contrary to that which is given by the opposing party.