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Term: doublet

Definition:

A doublet refers to any pair of words that have the same etymological origin but differ in form and/or meaning. It can also describe a close-fitting, padded men's jacket worn from the 14th to the 17th century.

Sense 1: Linguistics

- Noun: A pair of words derived from the same source but having different forms and meanings.

- For example, "night" and "nocturnal" are doublets from the Latin word "nox."

Sample Sentence:

- "The English language is filled with fascinating doublets, such as 'action' and 'act'."

Sense 2: Historical Clothing

- Noun: A close-fitting, padded men's jacket that was fashionable from the 14th to the 17th century.

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Sample Sentence:

- "The nobleman proudly wore his embroidered doublet to the royal court."

Sense 3: Local

- Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of a particular locality or region.

- For example, "local customs" or "local dialect."

Sample Sentence:

- "The town's annual fair is a celebration of its unique local traditions."

Sense 4: Popular

- Noun: A style or item that has gained widespread popularity or recognition.

- For example, a popular song or movie.

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Sample Sentence:

- "That catchy tune quickly became a doublet, topping the charts in several countries."

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