intimation

Definition

The act of intimating.

Etymology

From Middle French intimation, from Latin intimatio.

Example Sentences

• "They made an edict with an intimation that whosoever killed a stork, should be banished."
• "Without mentioning the king of England, or giving the least intimation that he was sent by him."
• "At length, perchance, the immaterial heaven will appear as much higher to the American mind, and the intimations that star it as much brighter."

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