Category:Allude

Al*lude", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Alluded; p. pr. & vb. n. Alluding.] Etym: [L. alludere to play with, to allude; ad + ludere to play.]

Defn: To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion; to have reference to a subject not specifically and plainly mentioned; -- followed by to; as, the story alludes to a recent transaction. These speeches. . . do seem to allude unto such ministerial garments as were then in use. Hooker.

Syn.

-- To refer; point; indicate; hint; suggest; intimate; signify; insinuate; advert. See Refer.

Al*lude", v. t.

Defn: To compare allusively; to refer (something) as applicable. [Obs.] Wither.