▪ I. alluding, vbl. n.
(əˈl(j)uːdɪŋ)
[f. as prec. + -ing1.]
The making of indirect reference or allusion.
| 1580 Hollyband Treas. Fr. Tong., Allusion, an alluding or applying to an other thing. 1861 J. Holland Lessons in Life vii. 99 Fond of alluding to the fact. |
▪ II. alluding, ppl. a.
(əˈl(j)uːdɪŋ)
[f. as prec. + -ing2.]
In alluding to: † a. Suggesting a likeness to (obs.). b. Referring indirectly to, hinting at.
| 1655 Fuller Ch. Hist. viii. 29 Sable wings somewhat alluding to those of Bats. 1672 Marvell Reh. Transp. i. 197 Another expression of our Authors alluding too this way. |