v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Alluded; p. pr. & vb. n. Alluding. ] [ 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. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- To refer; point; indicate; hint; suggest; intimate; signify; insinuate; advert. See Refer. [ 1913 Webster ] | 
