Pair

  • 41pair — im·pair·able; im·pair·er; im·pair·ment; pair·age; pair·er; pair; pair·trick; re·pair·able; re·pair·er; re·pair·man; stereo·pair; im·pair; re·pair; …

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  • 42Pair — The word pair, derived via the French words pair/paire from the Latin par equal , can refer to:* 2 (number), two of something * Topological pair, an inclusion of topological spaces. * Au pair, a work agreement * Couple, various senses for two… …

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  • 43pair — /pɛə / (say pair) noun (plural pairs or pair) 1. two things of a kind, matched for use together: a pair of gloves. 2. a combination of two parts joined together: a pair of scissors. 3. a married or engaged couple. 4. two people, animals, etc.,… …

  • 44pair — I. noun (plural pairs or pair) Etymology: Middle English paire, from Anglo French, from Latin paria equal things, from neuter plural of par equal Date: 14th century 1. a. (1) two corresponding things designed for use together < a pair of sh …

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  • 45pair — {{11}}pair (n.) mid 13c., two of a kind, coupled in use, from O.Fr. paire, from L. paria equals, neut. pl. of par (gen. paris) a pair, counterpart, equal, noun use of par (adj.) equal, of unknown origin, perhaps connected with *per , PIE root&#8230; …

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  • 46pair*/*/*/ — [peə] noun [C] I 1) a set of two things of the same type The vases were sold as a pair.[/ex] a pair of shoes/socks/gloves[/ex] 2) a single unit made up of two similar parts joined together My glasses are getting old and I probably need a new pair …

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  • 47pair — n. & v. n. 1 a set of two persons or things used together or regarded as a unit (a pair of gloves; a pair of eyes). 2 an article (e.g. scissors, trousers, or pyjamas) consisting of two joined or corresponding parts not used separately. 3 a an&#8230; …

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  • 48pair — 1. noun /peə(r)/ a) Two similar or identical things taken together; often followed by of. I couldnt decide which of the pair of designer shirts I preferred, so I bought the pair. b) Two …

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  • 49pair — 1. noun 1) a pair of gloves Syn: set (of two), matching set, two of a kind 2) the pair were arrested Syn: two, couple, duo, brace, twosome, duplet; twins 3) …

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  • 50PAIR — s. m. Titre de dignité. Il se disait autrefois Des grands vassaux du roi. Il s est dit plus tard de Ceux qui possédaient des terres érigées en pairies, et qui avaient droit de séance au parlement de Paris. Il y avait six pairs ecclésiastiques. L&#8230; …

    Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)