peculiary

comparative more peculiary · superlative most peculiary

1. datedproscribedPeculiarly.

   In the present case proposed arrangement was peculiary objectionable.

   1884, Thomas Babington Macaulay, The History of England from the Accession of James II, Volume 3, page 109

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   While the Superintendent may now technically make all appointments, he frequently has to appoint those suggested to him by his superiors, for in his peculiary position the suggestion practically carries with it the order for appointment.

   1907, Washington State, Eleventh Biennial Report of the Adjutant General, page 28

   That at base of stem forms a peculiary characterized and sharply marked off area, which may be called the dorso-basal plate.

   1908, Tokyo Zoological Society, “Tubulipora radiata”, in Annotationes Zoologicæ Japonenses, volumes 7-10, page 349