Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun plural See
doublet , 6 and 7.
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- noun Plural form of
doublet .
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Examples
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Such similar records are often called doublets, and the question of identity or distinctness can be answered only after a special study of each case.
The Life of Jesus of Nazareth Rush Rhees
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Doublets A.thony A. A.len London Early in his studies the beginner in English etymology is sure to encounter the fascinating and instructive class of word-pairs commonly known as doublets; in fact they offer an easy avenue of approach to that science.
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"doublets" -- a term critics are so free to use -- or proof of two parallel and not quite harmonious sources.
Exposition of Genesis: Volume 1 1892-1972 1942
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The dice have been found loaded with platina, so that "doublets" come up every time.
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The rules seem almost incidental despite the fact that there are seven officials on hand -- splendidly dressed officials at that, in their fitted doublets, puffy knee-length pants and velvet caps adorned with ostrich plumes.
Paul Dodson: Football Mutations Paul Dodson 2011
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According to Davenant, in 1639 Suckling spent the colossal sum of £12,000 on equipping "100 very handsome proper young men, whom he clad in white doublets and scarlett breeches, and scarlet coates, hatts, and . . . feathers" to lend military support to the king's ill-fated advance against the first Scottish rebellion, one episode in the long period of conflict.
Pens at the Ready Mark Archer 2011
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Among woven garments that were made the most significant were shirts, cloths, female clothing, threads used to create head-dresses and doublets for war.
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The only struggle now is that of the feeble injured, limbs twitching and mouths making empty sounds as enemy men in orange doublets raise up pale throats for the cutting.
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The only struggle now is that of the feeble injured, limbs twitching and mouths making empty sounds as enemy men in orange doublets raise up pale throats for the cutting.
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Colorfully outfitted by costume designer Brandon R. McWilliams in ragged, puffy-sleeved doublets, sashes, bandannas and more, the actors appear to be having a blast.
Imagination Stage's 'How I Became a Pirate" is a matey good play for kids 2010
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