diff --git a/crypto/openssl/doc/apps/dgst.pod b/crypto/openssl/doc/apps/dgst.pod
index 7393cec905a0..d79fb5cbc1c9 100644
--- a/crypto/openssl/doc/apps/dgst.pod
+++ b/crypto/openssl/doc/apps/dgst.pod
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ The output is either "Verification OK" or "Verification Failure".
 
 =item B<-prverify filename>
 
-verify the signature using the  the private key in "filename".
+verify the signature using the private key in "filename".
 
 =item B<-signature filename>