Definitions

1. noun

a man’s close-fitting jacket, typically of two pieces, fastened at the front, worn in the 16th and 17th centuries

“The historical reenactor wore a doublet and hose to the Renaissance fair.”

2. noun

a pair of trousers, especially a close-fitting pair

“The model wore a doublet and matching top for the fashion shoot.”

3. noun

a doublet of playing cards, typically a pair of jacks or a pair of aces and a pair of jacks

“The poker player was dealt a doublet and decided to bet big.”