The term “equivocate” has historically been used in literature to underscore the art of speaking ambiguously or evading direct truth. In Rabelais’s work, for instance, it is employed in a bawdy, humorous context where the word’s use enhances the comic interplay of double entendres [1]. By contrast, Smollett embraces equivocation as a means to argue for straightforward honesty in the face of precarious circumstances, highlighting its potential negative connotations when used to obscure the truth [2]. Meanwhile, Jonson’s playful rendition presents equivocation as a rhythmic linguistic trick that imbues speech with light-hearted irony [3]. Lastly, in the work of Twain and Warner, the refusal to equivocate implies a strong commitment to clear and unequivocal communication even in delicate social or political scenarios [4].