'Rarities' definitions:

Definition of 'Rarities'

From: GCIDE
  • Rarity \Rar"i*ty\ (r[a^]r"[i^]*t[y^]; 277), n.; pl. Rarities (r[a^]r"[i^]*t[i^]z). [L. raritas: cf. F. raret['e]. See Rare.]
  • 1. The quality or state of being rare; rareness; thinness; as, the rarity (contrasted with the density) of gases. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. That which is rare; an uncommon thing; a thing valued for its scarcity. [1913 Webster]
  • I saw three rarities of different kinds, which pleased me more than any other shows in the place. --Addison. [1913 Webster]

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