Definition of double

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Double (n.) Among compositors, a doublet (see Doublet, 2.); among pressmen, a sheet that is twice pulled, and blurred..

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Single :: Single (a.) Not doubled, twisted together, or combined with others; as, a single thread; a single strand of a rope..
Shotgun :: Shotgun (n.) A light, smooth-bored gun, often double-barreled, especially designed for firing small shot at short range, and killing small game..
Stannoso- :: Stannofluoride (n.) Any one of a series of double fluorides of tin (stannum) and some other element.
Double-milled :: Double-milled (a.) Twice milled or fulled, to render more compact or fine; -- said of cloth; as, double-milled kerseymere..
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..
Hydrofluosilicic :: Hydrofluosilicic (a.) Pertaining to, or denoting, a compound consisting of a double fluoride of hydrogen and silicon; silicofluoric. See Silicofluoric..
Descant :: Descant (v. i.) Originally, a double song; a melody or counterpoint sung above the plain song of the tenor; a variation of an air; a variation by ornament of the main subject or plain song..
Biformity :: Biformity (n.) A double form.
Lorgnette :: Lorgnette (n.) elaborate double eyeglasses.
Bipeltate :: Bipeltate (a.) Having a shell or covering like a double shield.
Singleness :: Singleness (n.) The quality or state of being single, or separate from all others; the opposite of doubleness, complication, or multiplicity..
Double-barreled :: Double-barreled (a.) Alt. of -barrelle.
Ferricyanide :: Ferricyanide (n.) One of a complex series of double cyanides of ferric iron and some other base.
Organzine :: Organzine (n.) A kind of double thrown silk of very fine texture, that is, silk twisted like a rope with different strands, so as to increase its strength..
Double Dealing :: Double dealing () False or deceitful dealing. See Double dealing, under Dealing..
Double :: Double (n.) Something precisely equal or counterpart to another; a counterpart. Hence, a wraith..
Fuchsia :: Fuchsia (n.) A genus of flowering plants having elegant drooping flowers, with four sepals, four petals, eight stamens, and a single pistil. They are natives of Mexico and South America. Double-flowered varieties are now common in cultivation..
Double :: Double (n.) That which is doubled over or together; a doubling; a plait; a fold.
Superfete :: Superfetation (n.) The formation of a fetus at the result of an impregnation occurring after another impregnation but before the birth of the offspring produced by it. This is possible only when there is a double uterus, or where menstruation persists up to the time of the second impregnation..
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..
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