1. To unite in couples; to form a pair of; to bring together, as things which belong together, or which complement, or are adapted to one another. Glossy jet is paired with shining white. Pope.
2. To engage (one's self) with another of opposite opinions not to vote on a particular question or class of questions. [Parliamentary Cant] Paired fins. (Zoöl.) See under Fin.
PAIR
Pair, v. t. Etym: [See Impair.]
Defn: To impair. [Obs.] Spenser.
PAIRER
Pair"er, n.
Defn: One who impairs. [Obs.] Wyclif.
PAIRING
Pair"ing, n. Etym: [See Pair, v. i.]
1. The act or process of uniting or arranging in pairs or couples.
2. See To pair off, under Pair, v. i. Pairyng time, the time when birds or other animals pair.
PAIRMENT
Pair"ment, n.