A double entendre is a word or phrase that has two meanings, one of which is rude and often sexual. He is a master of the pun and the double entendre. a word or phrase that may be understood in two different ways, one of which is often sexual ((1600-1700))
[ 'd&-b&l ] (adjective.) 13th century. Middle English, from Old French, from Latin duplus , from duo two + -plus multiplied by; akin to Old English -feald -fold; more at TWO, -FOLD.