catachresis

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In this sense the proverb is current by a misuse, or a catachresis at least of both the words, Fortune and Fools.

From The Best of the World's Classics, Vol. V (of X) - Great Britain and Ireland III by Lodge, Henry Cabot

The hyperbole and catachresis are so nearly related to a bull, that I shall dwell upon them with pleasure.

From Tales and Novels — Volume 04 by Edgeworth, Maria

As to 'twinn'd stones'—may it not be a bold catachresis for muscles, cockles, and other empty shells with hinges, which are truly twinned?

From Literary Remains, Volume 2 by Coleridge, Samuel Taylor

V.—I like that catachresis, but once again I repeat, I am practical, and prefer synedoche.

From Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 3, January 19, 1884. A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside by Various

You must listen to the definition of a catachresis:—'A catachresis is the boldest of any trope.

From Tales and Novels — Volume 04 by Edgeworth, Maria