Definition for SES-QUI-DU'PLI-CATE

SES-QUI-DU'PLI-CATE, a. [L. sesqui, supra, and duplicatus, double.]

Designating the ratio of two and a half to one, or where the greater term contains the lesser twice and a half, as that of 50 to 20.

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