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
63: separate
“You think it’s time to separate?”
The husband asked the wife.
“And do you think that each of us
Should have a separate life?”
“Sure—go ahead—just file away,”
Said his once-loving wife—
And smiled, stayed sharply focused while
She honed her Bowie knife.
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