double–space

verb dou·ble–space \ˌdə-bəl-ˈspās\

: to write or type (a paper, letter, etc.) so that each line of words is followed by a line without words

Full Definition of DOUBLE-SPACE

transitive verb

: to type (text) leaving alternate lines blank

intransitive verb

: to type on every other line

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circa 1937

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