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
68: tear
I knew my heart would tear
in two
If I received the news—
The news that she had left me for
That guy from Syracuse.
The Orangeman made his love-struck pitch—
He thought he would prevail.
How could she turn his offer down?
He knew he couldn’t fail.
But fail he did. And when I heard
My thoughts were very clear.
But not my eyes, which both were full
With gratitude, with tear.
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