"paire" meaning in Middle English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈpæi̯r(ə)/
Etymology: From Old French paire, from Latin paria. Etymology templates: {{bor|enm|fro|paire}} Old French paire, {{der|enm|la|paria}} Latin paria Head templates: {{head|enm|nouns|g=|g2=|g3=|head=|sort=}} paire, {{enm-noun|paire}} paire (plural paire) Forms: paire [plural], pare [alternative], parr [alternative], pair [alternative], payr [alternative], payre [alternative], peir [alternative], peire [alternative], peyr [alternative], peyre [alternative], payere [alternative]
  1. A pair; a group of two similar, identical, or matching items or creatures:
    Two people (often when in a romantic or sexual relationship).
    Sense id: en-paire-enm-noun-bVldqtbO Categories (other): People Disambiguation of People: 63 3 25 4 5
  2. A pair; a group of two similar, identical, or matching items or creatures:
    Two animals; a pair or duo of beasts or creatures.
    Sense id: en-paire-enm-noun-vUsiJIlf Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 9 14 38 6 34
  3. Used with binary nouns, especially for tools or implements.
    Sense id: en-paire-enm-noun-uVI2926b Categories (other): Pages with entries, Middle English entries with incorrect language header, Collectives Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 10 0 0 12 1 3 4 12 1 9 0 9 9 14 12 1 Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 9 14 38 6 34 Disambiguation of Collectives: 15 17 36 5 27
  4. A grouping or collection of matching or similar items.
    Sense id: en-paire-enm-noun-r4RFZlF7
  5. A number or multitude of things or items.
    Sense id: en-paire-enm-noun-3BVAtMFM Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 9 14 38 6 34

Alternative forms

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