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Dittology :: Dittology (n.) A double reading, or twofold interpretation, as of a Scripture text..

Reduplicate :: Reduplicate (a.) Double; doubled; reduplicative; repeated.

Sextolet :: Sextolet (n.) A double triplet; a group of six equal notes played in the time of four.

Double-acting :: Double-acting (a.) Acting or operating in two directions or with both motions; producing a twofold result; as, a double-acting engine or pump..

Barge :: Barge (n.) A double-decked passenger or freight vessel, towed by a steamboat..

Bi- :: Bi- () In the composition of chemical names bi- denotes two atoms, parts, or equivalents of that constituent to the name of which it is prefixed, to one of the other component, or that such constituent is present in double the ordinary proportion; as, bichromate, bisulphide. Be- and di- are often used interchangeably..

Run :: Run (n.) The greatest degree of swiftness in marching. It is executed upon the same principles as the double-quick, but with greater speed..

Ferricyanide :: Ferricyanide (n.) One of a complex series of double cyanides of ferric iron and some other base.

Plait :: Plait (v. t.) To fold; to double in narrow folds; to pleat; as, to plait a ruffle..

Convexo-convex :: Convexo-convex (a.) Convex on both sides; double convex. See under Convex, a..

Sociable :: Sociable (n.) A carriage having two double seats facing each other, and a box for the driver..

Di- :: Di- () A prefix, signifying twofold, double, twice.

Ambidexter :: Ambidexter (n.) A double-dealer; one equally ready to act on either side in party disputes.

Doublet :: Doublet (a.) A game somewhat like backgammon.

Furring :: Furring (v. t.) Double planking of a ship's side.

Double :: Double (v. i.) To play tricks; to use sleights; to play false.

Bilocation :: Bilocation (n.) Double location; the state or power of being in two places at the same instant; -- a miraculous power attributed to some of the saints.

Diiambus :: Diiambus (n.) A double iambus; a foot consisting of two iambuses (/ / / /).

Bill :: Bill (n.) A weapon of infantry, in the 14th and 15th centuries. A common form of bill consisted of a broad, heavy, double-edged, hook-shaped blade, having a short pike at the back and another at the top, and attached to the end of a long staff..

Lurch :: Lurch (n.) A double score in cribbage for the winner when his adversary has been left in the lurch.

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