double entente
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When that fail he make straight for his last resource—his last earth-work I might say did I wish double entente.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
The double entente in his tone did not escape Ronaldson's notice.
From A Lost Leader by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
Speak you englishman tongue for double entente cordiale.
From Ulysses by Joyce, James
June, innocently unaware of any double entente in Magda's speech, glanced across at her in astonishment.
From The Lamp of Fate by Pedler, Margaret
The double entente was unintentional, but the girl winced.
From The Unspeakable Perk by Adams, Samuel Hopkins
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