Hendiatris

Hendiatris

Definition: Hendiatris, a figure of speech used for emphasis, when three words are used to express one idea.

Origin: Greek using the words //hen, dia,// and //trion// meaning “one through three”.

Definition taken from Dictionary.com

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> latter impression habitually emitted propositions which Gerbert justly stigmatized as rash, temerarious, and scandalous." From "The Demon Pope" by Richard Garnett.
 * "They could never quite satisfy themselves whether they were speaking to the Pope or the Devil, and when under the

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