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Raredoublets
The correct spelling is doublets.
How to pronounce doublets
noun
Say it like: Dow-ble-ts
The correct spelling is doublets. A pair of two similar or equal things; couple. For example: "to throw doublets"
Usage Examples
“to throw doublets”
Definition
noun
- 1.A pair of two similar or equal things; couple.
- 2.One of two or more different words in a language derived from the same etymological root but having different phonological forms (e.g., toucher and toquer in French or shade and shadow in English).
- 3.In textual criticism, two different narrative accounts of the same actual event.
- 4.(lapidary) An imitation gem made of two pieces of glass or crystal with a layer of color between them.
- 5.A word or phrase set a second time by mistake.
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