the first menstrual period; the establishment of menstruation. Origin of menarche. 1895-1900. 1895-1900; men- + archá¸ beginning.
Term with literal meaning of above in German. Brought to the mainstream in the early 80's by hardcore American punk band, the Dead Kennedys when using the term in the anti-Californian government song California Uber Alles, which is a take off the German motto of Deustchland Uber Alles, which translates to Germany above all.
Allusion also exists in other art forms â musicians, for example, frequently âalludeâ to melodies used by other musicians. The verb form of âallusionâ is âto allude.â So alluding to something is the same thing as making an allusion to it. For example: Youâre acting like such a Scrooge! Alluding to Dickensâs A Christmas Carol, this line means that the person is being miserly and selfish, just like the character Scrooge from the story.