allude, v. i. [L. alludere to play with, to allude; ad + ludere to play.].
To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion; to have reference to a subject not specifically and plainly mentioned; -- followed by to; as, the story alludes to a recent transaction. [1913 Webster]
"These speeches . . . do seem to allude unto such ministerial garments as were then in use."
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Syn. -- To refer; point; indicate; hint; suggest; intimate; signify; insinuate; advert. See Refer.
allude, v. t.
To compare allusively; to refer (something) as applicable. Wither. [1913 Webster]