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double in brass

dou·ble in brass
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [duhb-uh l in bras, brahs]
    • /ˈdʌb əl ɪn bræs, brɑs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [duhb-uh l in bras, brahs]
    • /ˈdʌb əl ɪn bræs, brɑs/

Definitions of double in brass words

  • adjective double in brass 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. 1
  • adjective double in brass composed of two like parts or members; twofold in form; paired: double doors; a double sink. 1
  • adjective double in brass of, relating to, or suitable for two persons: a double room. 1
  • adjective double in brass twofold in character, meaning, or conduct; dual or ambiguous: a double interpretation. 1
  • adjective double in brass deceitful; hypocritical; insincere. 1
  • adjective double in brass (of musical instruments) producing a tone an octave lower than the notes indicate. 1

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Origin of double in brass

First appearance:

before 1175
One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English < Old French < Latin duplus, equivalent to du(o) two + -plus -fold

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Parts of speech for Double in brass

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

double in brass popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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