Epenthesis
Epenthesis (e-pen'-thes-is) is the adding an extra syllable or letters in the middle of a word (also called infixation). “I have but with a cursitory eye / O’erglanced the articles.” Henry V, 5.2.69
Quotes including the Figure of Speech Epenthesis
If, Duke of Burgundy, you would the peace
Read the QuoteKing Henry
If, Duke of Burgundy, you would the peace,
Whose want gives growth to th’ imperfections
Which you have cited, you must buy that peace
With full accord to all our just demands,
Whose tenors and particular effects
You have, enscheduled briefly, in your hands.
Burgundy
The King hath heard them, to the which as yet
There is no answer made.
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