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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Hendiadys

· Hen·di·a·dys · IPA /hɛnˈdaɪ.ədɪs/
01 n. 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 …
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    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.(Gram.)