Par`a*dos (?), n.; pl. Paradoses (#). [F., fr. parer to defend + dos
back, L. dorsum.] (Fort.) An intercepting mound, erected in any part of
a fortification to protect the defenders from a rear or ricochet fire;
a traverse. Farrow.
Par`a*dox (?), n.; pl. Paradoxes (#). [F. paradoxe, L. paradoxum, fr.
Gr. &?;; para` beside, beyond, contrary to + &?; to think, suppose,
imagine. See Para-, and Dogma.] A tenet or proposition contrary to
received opinion; an assertion or sentiment seemingly contradictory, or
opposed to common sense; that which in appearance or terms is absurd,
but yet may be true in fact.
A gloss there is to color that paradox, and make it appear in show
not to be altogether unreasonable.
Hooker.
This was sometime a paradox, but now the time gives it proof.
Shak.
Hydrostatic paradox. See under Hydrostatic.