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  1. semiquote: Wiktionary
  2. semiquote: The Phrontistery - A Dictionary of Obscure Words

Definitions from Wiktionary (semiquote)

noun:  A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in "Tom said 'What?'"
noun:  A punctuation mark to indicate that the text is a semi-quote, i.e. a close paraphrase that uses some of the author's original words.
noun:  (informal) A partly paraphrased quotation.
verb:  To make a close paraphrase of a quotation, using some of its words.

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