1. One who believes in dualism; a ditheist.
2. One who administers two offices. Fuller.
DUALISTIC
Du`al*is"tic, a.
Defn: Consisting of two; pertaining to dualism or duality. Dualistic system or theory (Chem.), the theory, originated by Lavoisier and developed by Berzelius, that all definite compounds are binary in their nature, and consist of two distinct constituents, themselves simple or complex, and possessed of opposite chemical or electrical affinities.
DUALITY
Du"al"i*ty, n. Etym: [L. dualitas: cf. F. dualité.]
Defn: The quality or condition of being two or twofold; dual character or usage.
DUAN
Du"an, n. Etym: [Gael. & Ir.]
Defn: A division of a poem corresponding to a canto; a poem or song.
[R.]
DUARCHY
Du"ar*chy, n. Etym: [Gr. -archy.]
Defn: Government by two persons.