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singling |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Single \Sin"gle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Singled}; p. pr & vb n. {Singling}.] 1. To select, as an individual person or thing from among a number; to choose out from others to separate. Dogs who hereby can single out their master in the dark. --Bacon. His blood! she faintly screamed her mind Still singling one from all mankind. --More. 2. To sequester; to withdraw; to retire. [Obs.] An agent singling itself from consorts. --Hooker. 3. To take alone, or one by one Men . . . commendable when they are singled. --Hooker.
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