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

Yataghan :: Yataghan (n.) A long knife, or short saber, common among Mohammedan nations, usually having a double curve, sometimes nearly straight..

Double-banked :: Double-banked (a.) Applied to a kind of rowing in which the rowers sit side by side in twos, a pair of oars being worked from each bank or thwart..

Double :: Double (v. i.) To be increased to twice the sum, number, quantity, length, or value; to increase or grow to twice as much..

Corona :: Corona (n.) A crown or circlet suspended from the roof or vaulting of churches, to hold tapers lighted on solemn occasions. It is sometimes formed of double or triple circlets, arranged pyramidically. Called also corona lucis..

Equivocal :: Equivocal (a.) (Literally, called equally one thing or the other; hence:) Having two significations equally applicable; capable of double interpretation; of doubtful meaning; ambiguous; uncertain; as, equivocal words; an equivocal sentence..

Janus-faced :: Janus-faced (a.) Double-faced; deceitful.

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

Forked :: Forked (a.) Having a double meaning; ambiguous; equivocal.

Barb :: Barb (n.) A hair or bristle ending in a double hook.

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

Redingote :: Redingote (n.) A long plain double-breasted outside coat for women.

Reed :: Reed (n.) A small piece of cane or wood attached to the mouthpiece of certain instruments, and set in vibration by the breath. In the clarinet it is a single fiat reed; in the oboe and bassoon it is double, forming a compressed tube..

Violone :: Violone (n.) The largest instrument of the bass-viol kind, having strings tuned an octave below those of the violoncello; the contrabasso; -- called also double bass..

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

Double :: Double (n.) A player or singer who prepares to take the part of another player in his absence; a substitute.

Semidouble :: Semidouble (a.) Having the outermost stamens converted into petals, while the inner ones remain perfect; -- said of a flower..

Double-quick :: Double-quick (v. i. & t.) To move, or cause to move, in double-quick time..

Strain :: Strain (n.) A portion of music divided off by a double bar; a complete musical period or sentence; a movement, or any rounded subdivision of a movement..

Doublet :: Doublet (a.) A word or words unintentionally doubled or set up a second time.

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