1. a close-fitting jacket worn by men in Europe from the 14th to 17th centuries
Usage: historical
2. one of a pair of similar or identical things
3. two words in a language that derive from the same original source but have different meanings
Usage: linguistics

Examples

• The Renaissance nobleman wore an elaborate doublet made of silk and velvet.
• Shakespeare’s characters often appeared on stage in doublets and hose.
• The museum displayed a 16th-century doublet with intricate embroidery.
• The twins were dressed as a perfect doublet in matching outfits.
• The words ‘fragile’ and ‘frail’ form a doublet in English.
• Linguists study doublets to understand how languages evolve over time.