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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'

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"Paired" Quotes from Famous Books

... calmed down since his wife had imparted to him the welcome tidings that his rival had unwillingly "paired" with him for the morrow's festivities. He ceased roaring at his sons and daughters and throwing his bandages at his wife's head; it must be stated that he never employed any more dangerous missile even in moments of supreme ...

— North, South and Over the Sea • M.E. Francis (Mrs. Francis Blundell)

... minute he had to leave her side to welcome the newcomers—three young men and one girl—which paired the party into four couples; and after introductions all around, Dainty found that Love Ellsworth had fallen to her lot; whether by chance or his own design, she ...

— Dainty's Cruel Rivals - The Fatal Birthday • Mrs. Alex McVeigh Miller

... At recess, Josephine paired off with Milly Smith, who stood first in geography and wore two curly feathers in her hat. Clarabel shared her cookies with Minnie Cater, because it didn't matter who helped eat them if it wasn't Josephine. Neither spoke to the other, and at noontime ...

— Boys and Girls Bookshelf; a Practical Plan of Character Building, Volume I (of 17) - Fun and Thought for Little Folk • Various

... thin disguise of cambric and merino which hid their booty, the little sinners attached themselves to 'Dranpa', who hadn't his spectacles on. Amy, who was handed about like refreshments, returned to the parlor on Father Laurence's arm. The others paired off as before, and this arrangement left Jo companionless. She did not mind it at the minute, for she lingered ...

— Little Women • Louisa May Alcott

... indefatigable canvasser for her husband. At the close of the poll the vote stood: Inglis, 1700; Gladstone, 997; Round, 824. Of course Sir Robert Inglis, with his "prehistoric Toryism," stood at the head. To the supporters of Mr. Gladstone and Mr. Round must be added 154 who were paired. Mr. Gladstone received a majority of 173 over his ultra-Protestant opponent. The total number of those polled exceeded that registered at any previous election, showing the intense and ...

— The Grand Old Man • Richard B. Cook

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