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A double slip of leather by which bells are fastened to a hawk's legs.

• Double-ender
  A vessel capable of moving in either direction, having bow and rudder at each end.
• Double-shade
  To double the natural darkness of (a place).
• Leatheret
  Alt. of Leatherette
• DOUBLEBARRELEDDOUBLEBARRELLED
  Having two barrels; -- applied to a gun.
• DOUBLEPEDRO
  Cinch (the game).
• Double-entendre
  A word or expression admitting of a double interpretation, one of which is often obscure or indelicate.
• Leatherette
  An imitation of leather, made of paper and cloth.
• DOUBLEBEATVALVE
  See under Valve.
• DOUBLEQUICK
  Of, or performed in, the fastest time or step in marching, next to the run; as, a double-quick step or march.
• Double-eyed
  Having a deceitful look.
• Doublethreaded
  Consisting of two threads twisted together; using two threads.
• Leatherhead
  The friar bird.
• DOUBLEBREASTED
  Folding or lapping over on the breast, with a row of buttons and buttonholes on each side; as, a double-breasted coat.
• DOUBLERIPPER
  A kind of coasting sled, made of two sleds fastened together with a board, one before the other. [Local, U. S.]
• Double-faced
  Having two faces designed for use; as, a double-faced hammer.
• Double-tongue
  Deceit; duplicity.

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