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† hyˈperboly Obs.
[app. a modification of hyperbole, after words in -y, as monarchy, etc. But cf. Gr. ὑπερβολία (Hesychius).]
= hyperbole 1.
1598Drayton Heroic. Ep. xii. 65 Although the envious English doe devise A thousand Jests of our Hyperbolies. 1658Osborn Q. Eliz. Wks. (1673) 464 Let the Proverb As sure as Check bayl me from the least suspicion of hyperboly. 1690Boyle Chr. Virtuoso ii. 33 If it be said that these are very bold Hyperbolies, I hope the Texts..will keep them from seeming..groundless Conceits. |