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two-edged

  [too-ejd]
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–adjective
1. having two edges, as a sword.
2. cutting or effective both ways.
Origin:
1520–30
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two-edged   (tōō'ějd')
adj.  

  1. Having two keen edges.

  2. Being such that two contrasting meanings, effects, or interpretations are possible: a two-edged compliment.

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