A doublet is a small, usually man-made or fitted garment that covers the torso, often worn under outer clothing; it can also refer to a secondary or paired item, such as a word that has become a variant of another. In historical contexts, it denotes a fitted jacket or shirt, and in biology or linguistics it can mean a paired or duplicate form. The term emphasizes a close, second version or layer rather than a separate outer coat.
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