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Zeugma

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By MidgePhoto, 1719418345

It is more about titles.

What?

"zeugma • \ZOOG-muh\ • noun. : the use of a word to modify or govern two or more words in such a way that it applies to each in a different sense or makes sense with only one (as in "opened the door and her heart to the homeless boy") Examples: A clever use of zeugma was demonstrated by Groucho Marx's character Rufus T." Mirriam Webster.

I think a very clever example is in the Flanders and Swann song - not their last - "Have some Maderia M'Dear" although it may jar a little on more modern sensibilities.

(Provided by Parlophone)



Here's one

Ms Tun in Colour and Hat.


The word appears as a tag only once, so far.

Orson Carter said, 1719418534

Aha! A mention of Rufus T Firefly. Brilliant character!

[Apologies. That's not meant to be an entry for the game.]

Danny. said, 1719422919

I thought that was Syllepsis. Every day is a school day, eh?

Orson Carter said, 1719423991

Danny. said

I thought that was Syllepsis. Every day is a school day, eh?


No. That's something for which there are special clinics. 


[Or so I'm told.] 

Sensual Art said, 1719425304

Walking in a dress and the grass.

JonC said, 1719428431

Valentina reflected on the day just gone, and on the piano’s warm wood.

MidgePhoto said, 1719437391

Danny. said

I thought that was Syllepsis. Every day is a school day, eh?


Tends to be mentioned in the same sentence, although less likely to be linked in it by a single word used in two ways.

Sensual Art said, 1728339675

Mia was in confident mood and her favourite jacket.