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
41: object
“Your Honor, I object!”
He cried out in the court.
And I could understand that cry—
For I’d read the report.
It told about an object that
The vile defendant had—
A chainsaw with some DNA—
And human (that is bad).
The jury said, “He’s guilty!” and
The judge’s gavel banged.
And Leatherface—poor Leatherface!—
That chainsaw guy was hanged.
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