noun

doublet

Doublet (noun) means a pair of two similar or equal things; couple.

noun

A pair of two similar or equal things; couple.

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). See also Appendix:Glossary#doublet.

In textual criticism, two different narrative accounts of the same actual event.

An imitation gem made of two pieces of glass or crystal with a layer of color between them.

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Etymology

From Middle English doublet, a borrowing from Old French doublet, from double, duble, doble + -et. Equivalent to double + -et (diminutive suffix)

Rhymes for doublet

sublet

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of doublet?

"doublet" (noun) means a pair of two similar or equal things; couple.

What are the different meanings of doublet?

"doublet" has 3 main meanings: 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). See also Appendix:Glossary#doublet; 3. In textual criticism, two different narrative accounts of the same actual event.