noun
doublet
Doublet (noun) means Two things of the same kind considered together as a pair.
noun
1
Two things of the same kind considered together as a pair.
2
One of two words in a language that come from the same original root but ended up sounding different, such as English shade and shadow.
3
In the study of old texts, two separate accounts describing the same real event.
4
An imitation gem made of two pieces of glass or crystal with a layer of color between them.
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Etymology
Came into English as Middle English doublet, borrowed from Old French doublet, from double, duble, doble plus -et; equivalent to double + -et (diminutive suffix).
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What is the meaning of doublet?
"doublet" (noun) means two things of the same kind considered together as a pair.
What are the different meanings of doublet?
"doublet" has 3 main meanings: 1. Two things of the same kind considered together as a pair; 2. One of two words in a language that come from the same original root but ended up sounding different, such as English shade and shadow; 3. In the study of old texts, two separate accounts describing the same real event.
