deesis

See also: deësis, Deësis, and Deesis

English

Examples (a calling to witness)
I've found out that money is the most important thing in the world and, as God is my witness, I don't ever intend to be without it again Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind

Alternative forms

• deësis

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δέησις (déēsis, “entreaty, petition, want”).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation, UK) IPA^(key): /dɪˈiːsɪs/

Noun

deesis

1. (rhetoric) A call to witness.
2. (rhetoric) A vehement expression of desire, as in "think of the children!" or requests preceded by "for God's sake".

Synonyms

• (calling to witness): adjuration

References

• Silva Rhetoricae

Anagrams

• deises, seised