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homograph|ˈhɒməgrɑːf, -græf|
[f. homo- + Gr. -γραϕος written, -graph.]
†1. (See quot. 1823.) Obs.
1810J. Spratt in Nicholson's Jrnl. XXV. 325 (title) Invention of a Homograph, or Method of Communication by Signals, on Sea or Land. 1823Crabb Technol. Dict., Homograph (Mil.), a sort of telegraphic signals performed by means of a white pocket handkerchief.
2. Philol. A word of the same spelling as another, but of different origin and meaning.
1873F. Hall Mod. Eng. 170 Homographs, identical to the eye; as base, bore, dun, fair..in their various senses. |