Definition of double

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Double (a.) Being in pairs; presenting two of a kind, or two in a set together; coupled..

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Dinaphthyl :: Dinaphthyl (n.) A colorless, crystalline hydrocarbon, C20H14, obtained from naphthylene, and consisting of a doubled naphthylene radical..
Ambs-ace :: Ambs-ace (n.) Double aces, the lowest throw of all at dice. Hence: Bad luck; anything of no account or value..
Double :: Double (v. i.) To play tricks; to use sleights; to play false.
Multifold :: Multifold (a.) Many times doubled; manifold; numerous.
Double-lock :: Double-lock (v. t.) To lock with two bolts; to fasten with double security.
Macule :: Macule (n.) A blur, or an appearance of a double impression, as when the paper slips a little; a mackle..
Pentaptych :: Pentaptych (n.) A picture, or combination of pictures, consisting of a centerpiece and double folding doors or wings, as for an altarpiece..
Twofold :: Twofold (adv.) In a double degree; doubly.
Doublet :: Doublet (a.) An arrangement of two lenses for a microscope, designed to correct spherical aberration and chromatic dispersion, thus rendering the image of an object more clear and distinct..
Double-dyed :: Double-dyed (a.) Dyed twice; thoroughly or intensely colored; hence; firmly fixed in opinions or habits; as, a double-dyed villain..
Double-barreled :: Double-barreled (a.) Alt. of -barrelle.
Ditrichotomous :: Ditrichotomous (a.) Dividing into double or treble ramifications; -- said of a leaf or stem.
Ligature :: Ligature (n.) A double character, or a type consisting of two or more letters or characters united, as ae, /, /..
Usance :: Usance (v. t.) The time, fixed variously by the usage between different countries, when a bill of exchange is payable; as, a bill drawn on London at one usance, or at double usance..
Double-ender :: Double-ender (n.) A vessel capable of moving in either direction, having bow and rudder at each end..
Double-faced :: Double-faced (a.) Deceitful; hypocritical; treacherous.
Doubleness :: Doubleness (n.) Duplicity; insincerity.
Glyoxal :: Glyoxal (n.) A white, amorphous, deliquescent powder, (CO.H)2, obtained by the partial oxidation of glycol. It is a double aldehyde, between glycol and oxalic acid..
Inversion :: Inversion (n.) Said of double counterpoint, when an upper and a lower part change places..
Simple :: Simple (a.) A feast which is not a double or a semidouble.
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