double (adj.) Copy link Outline I. Twofold1. duplex, ĭcis2. anceps, cĭpĭtis (lit. two-headed)3. gĕmĭnus (of things which naturally pair)II. As much again1. duplus2. duplex, ĭcisIII. Ambiguous • double (adj.): I. Twofold: 1. duplex, ĭcis: to fortify a place with a d. wall, locum d. muro munire, Caes.: d. leaves (i. e. divided), d. folia, Plin. 2. anceps, cĭpĭtis (lit. two-headed): d. lines (facing in two directions), a. munimenta. Liv.: v. twofold. 3. gĕmĭnus (of things which naturally pair): the gates of sleep are d., sunt g. somni portae, Virg.: out of a single match to make a d. one, ex unis geminas conficere nuptias, Ter.: v. two. Phr.: to see d., quae sint singula bina videre, Ov.: a d. victory, victoria geminata, Liv. II. As much again: 1. duplus: d. money, d. pecunia, Liv. Esp. in neut. as subs.: to become liable to d. penalty, in duplum ire, dupli poenam subire, Cic. 2. duplex, ĭcis: d. pay, d. stipendium, Caes.: d. allowance of corn, d. frumentum, Liv. Phr.: a soldier who receives d. pay. duplĭcarius, Liv.; duplaris, Veg.; duplarius, Inscr. III. Ambiguous: v. deceitful, ambiguous. Phr.: a d. sense: ambiguitas verbi, Liv.