Allude
/əˈluːd/noun
To make an indirect reference to something.
Did you know?The term 'allude' comes from Latin word 'alludere', which means to 'play with' or 'refer to', hinting at a playful connection to hidden meanings.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
alludere
“To play with, refer to.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
allusio
“A reference or indirect mention.”
15th Century
Middle English
alluden
“To make a reference or hint.”
Modern English
English
allude
“To casually or indirectly refer to something.”