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autonomasy

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  1. 1. n. The use of a word of word/common">common or general signification for the name of a particular thing; as, "He has gone to town," for, "He has gone to London." Source: opted
  2. 2. The use of a word of word/common">common or general signification for the name of a particular thing; as, "He has gone to town," for, "He has gone to London." Source: webster
  3. 3. The use of a word of word/common">common or general signification for thename of a particular thing; as, "He has gone to town," for, "He hasgone to London." Source: adambom

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