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
55: relay
I should relay some thrilling
news
About a relay race ahead.
And I won’t let you here excuse
Yourself. So be there—or be dead.
For I will run the anchor lap—
And certainly (you know) I’ll win.
So be there, dear old friend, old chap,
Or you’ll end up like Anne Boleyn.
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