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/dub"euhl nis/, n.1. the quality or condition of being double.2. deception or dissimulation.[1325-75; ME; see DOUBLE, -NESS]
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Doubleness — Dou ble*ness, n. 1. The state of being double or doubled. [1913 Webster] 2. Duplicity; insincerity. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
doubleness — double ► ADJECTIVE 1) consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts or things. 2) having twice the usual size, quantity, or strength: a double brandy. 3) designed to be used by two people. 4) having two different roles or interpretations:… … English terms dictionary
doubleness — noun see double I … New Collegiate Dictionary
doubleness — noun a) The state of being double or doubled. b) Duplicity; insincerity … Wiktionary
doubleness — dou·ble·ness || dÊŒblnɪs n. duality, twofold nature, quality of being a pair; deceit, deception … English contemporary dictionary
doubleness — dou·ble·ness … English syllables
doubleness — /ˈdʌbəlnəs/ (say dubuhlnuhs) noun 1. the quality or condition of being double. 2. deception or dissimulation …
doubleness — noun ( es) Etymology: Middle English doublenesse, from double (I) + nesse ness : the quality or state of being double or doubled … Useful english dictionary
double — doubleness, n. doubler, n. /dub euhl/, adj., n., v., doubled, doubling, adv. adj. 1. twice as large, heavy, strong, etc.; twofold in size, amount, number, extent, etc.: a double portion; a new house double the size of the old one. 2. composed of… … Universalium
duplicities — duplicity du*plic i*ty, n.; pl. {duplicities}. [F. duplicit[ e], L. duplicitas, fr. duplex double. See {Duplex}.] 1. Doubleness; a twofold state. [Archaic] [1913 Webster] Do not affect duplicities nor triplicities, nor any certain number of parts … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
