Al‐lude″ (�), 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.
These speeches... do seem to allude unto such ministerial garments as were then in use.
Hooker.
Syn. — To refer; point; indicate; hint; suggest; intimate; signify; insinuate; advert. See Refer.