Peculiarity, n.; pl. Peculiarities (.
1. The quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity. Swift.
2. That which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; particularity. The smallest peculiarity of temper on manner. Macaulay.
3. Exclusive possession or right. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.
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Fernald has no entry of its own for peculiarity; he lists it under characteristic.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
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