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English
1.1
Etymology
1.2
Prefix
1.2.1
Usage notes
English
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Etymology
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From
Old French
double
, more at
double
.
Prefix
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double-
(
obsolete
)
In the
metric system
, multiplies the attached unit by
two
.
Usage notes
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Included in the early metric system, but dropped upon adoption of the
SI
in 1960.