double-space

double-space
/dub"euhl spays"/, v., double-spaced, double-spacing.
v.t.
1. to type (text, copy, etc.) leaving a full space between lines: Always double-space a term paper.
v.i.
2. to type leaving a full space between lines: I can never remember to double-space.
[1895-1900]

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