Local lore has it that the train was taking the treasure -- most of it gold jewelry and fixtures seized from Eastern European Jews and melted into ingots -- to German territory farther west to prevent its falling into the hands of the Soviet troops who would overrun the area within weeks.
Double-hatting . This is a relatively new piece of Eurospeak used to describe a person or institution which performs two roles. The EUâs recently created army units will, for example, serve both NATO and the Union under a double command structure.
What Is Double Entendre? A double entendre is a phrase that has a double meaning. The first meaning is straightforward and literal, but it suggests another meaning by association. Often, this second meaning is sexual, ironic, or inappropriate. Double entendre can be either deliberate or unintentional.