Middle English Dictionary Entry
iperbolẹ̄ n.
Entry Info
Forms | iperbolẹ̄ n. |
Etymology | L hyperbolē, from Gr. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Rhet. Hyperbole.
Associated quotations
- ?a1425 WBible(2) Gloss.3 Kings (Cld E.2)8.5 : With out gessing: this is seid bi figuratif speche, clepid iperbole, to signefie the multitude of sacrifices.
- (c1449) Pecock Repr.(Cmb Kk.4.26)72 : Summe of tho writingis ben to be vnderstonde in figure of yperbole or in summe other figuratijf speche.
- (c1454) Pecock Fol.(Roy 17.D.9)160/28 : It is seid þat who trespaciþ aȝens þe holi goost..schal not haue forȝeuenes..vndir a figure which is clepid yperbole.