double-tongued
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of double-tongued
1350–1400; Middle English dowble tungid
Example Sentences
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At 12:50, track trumpeter Jay Cohen double-tongued the usual call to arms.
From Los Angeles Times
He's let each one think he was alone at the job to bring it round quicker; a double-tongued, double-dealing devil.
From Project Gutenberg
To speak honestly, sire, the purposes for which he permits himself to be used do him no honour; and such a double-tongued individual bears no one fealty.
From Project Gutenberg
To bring this disgrace on my father’s honored name, a double-tongued knave!”
From Project Gutenberg
This double-tongued talker is not unfrequently met with in public meetings.
From Project Gutenberg
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