double-tongued

dou·ble-tongued

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Definitions of double-tongued word

adjective double-tongued deceitful; hypocritical. 1
verb without object double-tongued to interrupt the wind flow by moving the tongue as if pronouncing t and k alternately, especially in playing rapid passages or staccato notes on a brass instrument. 1
adjective double-tongued deceitful or hypocritical in speech 0
abbreviation DOUBLE-TONGUED deceitful 0
adjective double-tongued (Idiomatic) Saying one thing to one person and something different to another; double talking; deceitful in speech. 0

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English dowble tungid

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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