Al-lūde', v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. ALLUDED; p. pr. & vb. n. ALLUDING.] [Lat. alludĕre, to play with, to allude, from ad and ludere, to play; It. alludere, Sp. & Pg. alludir.] To refer to something not directly mentioned; to have reference; to hint by remote suggestions; as, the story alludes to a recent transaction.

These speeches . . . do seem to allude unto such ministerial garments as were then in use. Burnet.

Synonyms—To refer; hint; suggest; intimate; glance at. See REFER.