ambage (s.xiiex)
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ambage (s.xiiex)

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[ FEW: 24,398a ambages; Gdf: ∅; GdfC: 8,98a ambages; TL: 1,326 ambages; DEAF:  ambages; DMF:  ambages; TLF:  ambage(s); OED:  ambage n.; MED:  ambages n.; DMLBS: 74c ambages ]
 

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1intentional ambiguity, circumlocution: 
( s.xiiex; MS: s.xiiiin )  Devant tei fis mals et ambages  88
2circumventing, avoidance: 
( s.xivin; MS: s.xivm )  E pur ceo se deliverent a meux q’ils poent par ambage de tiel counseil  94
sanz ambage
1straight, without circumlocution: 
( s.xiii2/4; MS: c.1300 )  Sacez sanz ambage K’a muz fait damage Sa grant fiebleté  1198
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