doublet
Translation
doublet, pair
Examples
He wore a velvet doublet in the play.
He wore a velvet doublet in the play.
The word is a doublet of another.
The word is a doublet of another.
Grammar Patterns
a doublet of ((sth.)). The word is a doublet of another.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jacket, tunic (clothing); pair, couple (two things)
Etymology
From Old French 'doublet', a diminutive of 'double'. Literally 'a little double'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'double' layer of clothing, or a word that is a 'double' of another from a different source.