| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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The Romans say that Echo was a nymph in love with Narcissus, but her love not being returned, she pined away till only her voice remained. We use the word to imply similarity of sentiment: as You echo my ideas; That is an echo to my opinion.
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| “Sweet Echo, sweetest nymph, that liv’st unseen | |
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| By slow Meänder’s margent green … |
| Canst thou not tell me of a gentle pair |
| That likest thy Narcissus are?” | |
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