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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Duble, v. [Var. of Double v.] tr. To make double (in number or amount); to duplicate.a1578 Pitsc. I. 200/11.
He maid … all kynde of office men … and also dublit thame 1596 Elgin Rec. II. 40.
[Offenders] sall paye … for the first falt 6s. 8d., the second fault dublit and triplit &c 1615 Reg. Great S. 479/1.
Dubling the said buttir dewtie only the first yeir 1685 New Mills Manuf. 86.
They approve of the same [proposals] and orders them to be … dubled, in the latter book
