Thursday, August 2, 2018

Looks Can Fool You, 16

het·ero·nym

Noun: one of two or more homographs [words that are spelled the same]
that differ in pronunciation and meaning
(such as a bass voice and bass, a fish)
First Known Use: circa 1889

17. converse

“The converse of your thesis, Yo,
Is that it’s you who has to go—
Just thought that I would let you know.”

I overheard these two converse
And wondered which of them was worse?
But muttered just a silent curse.

Such problems when you overhear
To talk of others who are near—
It fogs and smogs your atmosphere.

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