an indirect reference often by using a figure of speech to another famous event or person

indirect reference; hint

a statement that defines a word, rule etc

description

a small or indirect indication or suggestion

indication; suggestion

the state of being important; a high social or professional position

significance, weight

(used in compounds) full of strong (e.g. good) intentions; what is understood by a word, phrase etc

message, signification

meaning

meaning

a sign, mark, object, etc used to represent something

letter, character, sign of written communication