doublet
Translation
doublet (clothing), doublet (linguistics), a pair of things
Examples
He wore a velvet doublet in the play.
He wore a velvet doublet in the play.
The words 'shirt' and 'skirt' are doublets.
The words 'shirt' and 'skirt' are doublets.
Grammar Patterns
a doublet (clothing) a type of historical jacket He wore a velvet doublet in the play.
a doublet (linguistics) a pair of words from the same root The words 'shirt' and 'skirt' are doublets.
Similar Words
jerkin, tunic (clothing); pair, couple (a pair)
Etymology
From Old French 'doublet', a diminutive of 'double', meaning a small double thing, referring to the layered fabric.
Memory Tips
Think of 'double' - a doubled layer of fabric for the jacket, or a pair of words from a single source.