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What is an anthimeria?

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∙ 10y ago
Updated: 8/21/2019

An anthimeria is the usage of a word from one word class or part of speech as if it were from another, such as the adaptation of a noun as if it were a verb.


"The thunder would not peace at my bidding" from Shakespeare's King Lear is an early example.

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