peculiarities

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peculiarities - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Peculiarity \Pe*cul`iar"i*ty\ (p[-e]*k[=u]l`y[a^]r"[i^]*t[y^]),
     n.; pl. Peculiarities (p[-e]*k[=u]l`y[a^]r"[i^]*t[i^]z).
     1. The quality or state of being peculiar; individuality;
        singularity. --Swift.
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     2. That which is peculiar; a special and distinctive
        characteristic or habit; particularity.
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              The smallest peculiarity of temper or manner.
                                                    --Macaulay.
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     3. Exclusive possession or right. [Obs.] --Bp. Hall.
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