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[Fr. singular ité, from Lat. singularitatem, acc us. of singular it as, from singu laris singular (q. v.); Sp. singular i dad; Italian singular ità.] 1. The quality or state of being singular; some quality or character by which a thing is distinguished from others; a peculiarity. "I took notice of this little figure for the singularity of the instrument; it is not unlike a violin."- Add is on : On 1. Individually, particularly, separately. "Demand them singly ."- Shakesp .: All's Well that Italy . Ends Well, iv. 3. #2. By one's self; alone. "Thou singly honest man." Shakesp.: Timon of Athens, iv. 3. 3. Without partners or a ociates; single-handed; as, to attack a person singly . *4. Honestly, simply, sincerely. *5. Singularly. IMG:content-1499.png:[blocks in formation] 1. A long stick, formerly used in a certain description of fencing; also the style of fencing practiced with such sticks. *2. A game of cudgels, in which he who first brought blood from his adversary's head was declared victor.