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Consisting of two threads twisted together; using two threads.

The bar, or crosspiece, of a carriage, to which the singletrees are attached.

See Doublet, 6 and 7.

The act of one that doubles; a making double; reduplication; also, that which is doubled.

panish gold coin, no longer issued, varying in value at different times from over fifteen dollars to about five. See Doblon in Sup.

(Paleon.) The reflexed margin of the trilobite carapace.

In twice the quantity; to twice the degree; as, doubly wise or good; to be doubly sensible of an obligation. Dryden.

ion; to b e undetermined. Even in matters divine, concerning some things, we may lawfully doubt, and suspend our judgment. Hooker. To try your love and make you doubt of mine. Dryden.

Capable of being doubted; questionable.

State of being in doubt; uncertainty; doubt. [Obs.] Chaucer.

One who doubts; one whose opinion is unsettled; one who scruples.

taphorically, of the body when its action is affected by such a state of mind; as, we are doubtful of a fact, or of the propriety of a measure. Methinks I should know you, and know this man; Yet I am doubtful. Shak. With doubtful feet and wavering resolution. Milton.

In a doubtful manner. Nor did the goddess doubtfully declare. Dryden.

State of being doubtful.

That is uncertain; that distrusts or hesitates; having doubts. -- Doubt"ing*ly, adv.

Free from fear or suspicion. [Obs.] Pretty child, sleep doubtless and secure. Shak.

Unquestionably. Beau. & Fl.

Doubtful. [Obs.] Chaucer.

A monkey (Semnopithecus nemæus), remarkable for its varied and brilliant colors. It is a native of Cochin China.

Sober; prudent; sedate; modest. [Scot.] And this is a douce, honest man. Sir W. Scott.