Pairing

Pairing
Pair 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. [1913 Webster]

2. To suit; to fit, as a counterpart. [1913 Webster]

My heart was made to fit and pair with thine. --Rowe. [1913 Webster]

3. Same as {To pair off}. See phrase below. [1913 Webster]

{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. [1913 Webster]


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