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Webster 1913 Edition


Peculiarity

Pe-culˊiar′i-ty

(pē̍-kūlˊyăr′ĭ-ty̆)
,
Noun.
;
pl.
Peculiarities
(pē̍-kūlˊyăr′ĭ-tĭz)
.
1.
The quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.
Swift.
2.
That which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; particularity.
The smallest
peculiarity
of temper or manner.
Macaulay.
3.
Exclusive possession or right.
[Obs.]
Bp. Hall.

Webster 1828 Edition


Peculiarity

PECULIAR'ITY

,
Noun.
Something peculiar to a person or thing; that which belongs to or is found in one person or thing and in no other; as a peculiarity of style or manner of thinking; peculiarity in dress.