alliterate verb. [ǝ'lɪtǝreɪt] L18.
[Back-form. from ALLITERATION: see -ATE³.]
1. verb trans. Compose with alliteration. Chiefly as alliterated ppl adjective. L18.

2. verb intrans. Of a word or words: manifest or produce alliteration. E19.

3. verb intrans. Use alliteration, compose alliteratively. E19.

■ alliterator noun (rare) a person who uses alliteration M18.

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