单词 | tom double |
释义 | > as lemmasTom Double ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > intelligibility > equivocal quality, ambiguity > [noun] > exploiter of mealmouth1546 Tom Double1704 double-meaner1712 mealy-mouth1861 amphibian1902 the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > conformity with what is known, truth > deceit, deception, trickery > evasive deception, shiftiness > [noun] > double-dealing, duplicity > a double-dealer ambidexter1395 doubler1556 Tom Double1704 1701 C. Davenant True Picture mod. Whig 9 In two days no Body was more caress'd and taken notice of than honest Tom Double.] 1704 L. Charles Cassandra I. 71 That you be not thought a True Tom-Double, either set down your Principles, and stand by them; or else Renounce them; but do not Betray them. 1706 tr. J. B. Morvan de Bellegarde Refl. upon Ridicule 145 Tom-doubles are to be avoided as Enemies that would betray you. 1756 Trial Roger for Murder Lady Betty Ireland 11 If you believe Tom Double's Evidence, the Prisoner is certainly guilty. < as lemmas |
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