Two things of a kind, similar in form, applied to the same purpose, and suited to each other or used together; as a pair of gloves or stockings; a pair of shoes; a pair of oxen or horses.

Two of a sort; a couple; a brace; as a pair of nerves; a pair of doves. Luke 2:24.

To be joined in pairs; to couple, as, birds pair in summer.

To suit; to fit; as a counterpart. Ethelinda, My heart was made to fit and pair with thine.

To unite in couples; as minds paired in heaven.

To unite as correspondent, or rather to contrast. Glossy jet is paired with shining white.

To impair.