"the double O" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: By visual analogy with a pair of eyes or spectacles. Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} the double O (plural not attested)
  1. (obsolete, US, slang) A thorough look or inspection. Tags: US, no-plural, obsolete, slang Synonyms: the double o, the double-O, the double-o
    Sense id: en-the_double_O-en-noun-4QHcygar Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, English nouns with unattested plurals

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          "ref": "1916, Ring W. Lardner, “Three Kings and a Pair”, in The Saturday Evening Post",
          "text": "So then I and Bishop knocked the street-car service and President Wilson and give each other the double O.",
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