Alluding ppl. a.

[f. as prec. + -ING².] In alluding to: † a. Suggesting a likeness to (obs.). b. Referring indirectly to, hinting at.

1655.  Fuller, Ch. Hist., VIII. 29. Sable wings somewhat alluding to those of Bats.

1672.  Marvell, Reh. Transp., I. 197. Another expression of our Authors alluding too this way.