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verb

Pair v. t.

To unite in couples; to form a pair of; to bring together, as things which belong together, or which complement, or are adapted to one another. "Glossy jet is paired with shining white."

To engage (one's self) with another of opposite opinions not to vote on a particular question or class of questions. (Parliamentary Cant)

Paired fins. (Zool.) See under Fin.

Pair v. t. To impair. (Obs.)

Pair v. i. (past & past part. paired; pres. part. pairing)

To be joined in pairs; to couple; to mate, as for breeding.

To suit; to fit, as a counterpart. "My heart was made to fit and pair with thine."

Same as To pair off. See phrase below.

To pair off, to separate from a group in pairs or couples; specif. (Parliamentary Cant), to agree with one of the opposite party or opinion to abstain from voting on specified questions or issues. See Pair, n., 6.

adjective

paired adj.

Organized into compatible pairs; used of gloves, socks, etc. See pair (1), v. t.

Synonyms: mated.

(Botany) Growing in pairs on either side of a stem; of leaves etc. Antonym: alternate.

Synonyms: opposite.

Mated sexually.

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Etymology of 'Paired'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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— An "Attic" Philosopher, Complete • Emile Souvestre

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— The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus • Caius Valerius Catullus

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— Hung Lou Meng, Book II • Cao Xueqin

... lived through it; and he promptly presented himself at the place of assembly. His reception by his fellow-delegates was not cordial, and he seemed condemned to march alone in the procession, when Theodore Tilton, at that time editor of the Independent, paired off with him, and marched by his side through the streets of the Quaker City. The result was gratifying alike to Douglass and the friends of liberty and progress. He was cheered enthusiastically all along the line of march, and became as popular in the convention ...

— Frederick Douglass - A Biography • Charles Waddell Chesnutt

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— The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth, Vol. III • William Wordsworth

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