Definition of double

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Double (n.) An old term for a variation, as in Bach's Suites..

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Lenticular :: Lenticular (a.) Resembling a lentil in size or form; having the form of a double-convex lens.
Peristome :: Peristome (n.) The fringe of teeth around the orifice of the capsule of mosses. It consists of 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64 teeth, and may be either single or double..
Binocle :: Binocle (n.) A dioptric telescope, fitted with two tubes joining, so as to enable a person to view an object with both eyes at once; a double-barreled field glass or an opera glass..
Doublet :: Doublet (a.) A word or words unintentionally doubled or set up a second time.
Concavo-concave :: Concavo-concave (a.) Concave or hollow on both sides; double concave.
Sea Cocoa :: Sea cocoa () A magnificent palm (Lodoicea Sechellarum) found only in the Seychelles Islands. The fruit is an immense two-lobed nut. It was found floating in the Indian Ocean before the tree was known, and called sea cocoanut, and double cocoanut..
Chant :: Chant (v. t.) A short and simple melody, divided into two parts by double bars, to which unmetrical psalms, etc., are sung or recited. It is the most ancient form of choral music..
Forked :: Forked (a.) Having a double meaning; ambiguous; equivocal.
Double :: Double (n.) A turn or circuit in running to escape pursues; hence, a trick; a shift; an artifice..
Plaited :: Plaited (a.) Folded; doubled over; braided; figuratively, involved; intricate; artful..
Doubled :: Doubled (imp. & p. p.) of Doubl.
Double Dealer :: Double dealer () One who practices double dealing; a deceitful, trickish person..
Broadcloth :: Broadcloth (n.) A fine smooth-faced woolen cloth for men's garments, usually of double width (i.e., a yard and a half); -- so called in distinction from woolens three quarters of a yard wide..
Double Dealing :: Double dealing () False or deceitful dealing. See Double dealing, under Dealing..
Cat :: Cat (n.) A double tripod (for holding a plate, etc.), having six feet, of which three rest on the ground, in whatever position in is placed..
Double :: Double (v. i.) To return upon one's track; to turn and go back over the same ground, or in an opposite direction..
Single :: Single (a.) Not doubled, twisted together, or combined with others; as, a single thread; a single strand of a rope..
Double :: Double (n.) A feast in which the antiphon is doubled, hat is, said twice, before and after the Psalms, instead of only half being said, as in simple feasts..
In-and-in :: In-and-in (n.) An old game played with four dice. In signified a doublet, or two dice alike; in-and-in, either two doubles, or the four dice alike..
Reduplicative :: Reduplicative (a.) Double; formed by reduplication; reduplicate.
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