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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