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
64: sewer
The sewer paused her sewing,
for
She smelled an awful smell.
“My dear, where are you going?” asked
Her husband (who was swell).
“That sewer smell! The
basement! Oh,
I’ll go and check the source.”
And he was glad to see her go—
He was a wimp, of course.
The hours passed—but no return.
The husband mused and shrugged.
“Oh, well,” he said with slight concern,
“At least I won’t be hugged!”
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