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   Partition (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Partitioned (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Partitioning.]
   1. To divide into parts or shares; to divide and distribute; as, “to partition an estate among various heirs”.
   
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   2. To divide into distinct parts by lines, walls, etc.; as, “to partition a house”.
   
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   Uniform without, though severally partitioned within. Bacon.
   
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   partitioned adj. Divided into partitions.
   
   Syn. -- partitioned off.
   
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