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   Pair, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Paired (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Pairing.]
   1. To be joined in pairs; to couple; to mate, as for breeding.
   
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   2. To suit; to fit, as a counterpart.
   
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   My heart was made to fit and pair with thine. Rowe.
   
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   3. Same as To pair off. See phrase below.
   
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   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.
   
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   paired (pârd), adj.
   1.  Organized into compatible pairs; -- used of gloves, socks, etc.  See pair1, v. t.
   
   Syn. -- mated.
   
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   2. (Botany)  Growing in pairs on either side of a stem; -- of leaves etc. alternate
   
   Syn. -- opposite.
   
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   3. Mated sexually.
   
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