noun
also eq·ui·voke ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌvōk
( -s )
Etymology: French équivoque, from équivoque equivocal, from Late Latin aequivocus
1. : an equivocal word or phrase ; specifically : pun
ready with quip and equivoque
2.
a. : duplexity or confusion of meaning : double meaning : the fallacy of equivocation
the equivoque in applying indiscriminately to the word church the predicates of both the actual and the ideal church
b. : equivocation 2
an equivoque in which the magician offers a choice of right or left without saying whose
specifically : wordplay