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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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.
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Dogs who hereby can single out their master in the
dark. --Bacon.
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His blood! she faintly screamed her mind
Still singling one from all mankind. --More.
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2. To sequester; to withdraw; to retire. [Obs.]
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An agent singling itself from consorts. --Hooker.
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3. To take alone, or one by one.
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Men . . . commendable when they are singled.
--Hooker.
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