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A figure o/ speech by which a strong affirmation of the contrary, is implied under the form o/ an earnest interrogation, as in the following lines; -

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  1. n. A figure o/ speech by which a strong affirmation of the contrary, is implied under the form o/ an earnest interrogation, as in the following lines; -
  2. A figure o Must I give way and room to your rash choler Shall I be frighted when a madman stares Shak.
  3. A figure oMust I give way and room to your rash choler Shall I be frighted whena madman stares Shak.
  4. n. A figure o/ speech by which a strong affirmation of the contrary, is implied under the form o/ an earnest interrogation, as in the following lines; -