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both the two: one and the other, both. Formerly also †both two (obsolete).
both the two: one and the other, both. Formerly also †both two (obsolete).
In correlative constructions with and. —— and —— both: with two coordinated words, phrases, or clauses, emphasizing the inclusion of each (and…
in a bilateral manner, on both sides.