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dī̆plangīum, īi, n., = διπλαγγεῖον, a double vessel (pure Lat. duplex vas), Theod. Prisc. 1, 19 (cf. Scrib. Comp. 73).

† dī̆plăsĭus, a, um, adj., = διπλάσιος, twofold, duplicate: ex ratione diplasia, hoc est duplici, Mart. Cap. 9, § 934.

† diplinthĭus, a, um, adj., = διπλίνθιος, two bricks thick: parietes, Vitr. 2, 8, 17.

† dī̆plŏïs, ĭdis, f., = διπλοΐς, a double robe to be wrapped around the body, a cloak, mantle, Sulpic. Sever. Hist. Sacr. 1, 35, 7; Vulg. Psa. 108, 28; id. Baruch, 5, 2; Acro on Hor. Ep. 1, 17, 25; Nov. ap. Non. 316, 5.

† dī̆plōma, ătis (dat. and abl. plur. regul. diplomatibus, Tac. H. 2, 65; Plin. Ep. 10, 122; Suet. Aug. 50; Murat. Inscr. 885, 4), n., = δίπλωμα, a letter folded double, viz.,

  1. I. A state letter of recommendation given to persons travelling to the provinces, Cic. Fam. 6, 12, 3; id. Att. 10, 17, 4; id. Pis. 37; Tac. H. 2, 54; Plin. Ep. 10, 14 al.
  2. II. In gen., a document drawn up by a magistrate, assuring to the holder some favor or privilege, a diploma, Suet. Aug. 50; id. Calig. 38; Sen. Clem. 1, 10 fin.; Dig. 48, 10, 27 al.

‡ diplōmārĭus, ii, m. [diploma], one who carried out the imperial letters of recommendation, Inscr. Orell. 2917.