Pair

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The word pair, derived via the French words pair/paire from the Latin par 'equal', can mean:

  • the French equivalent of peer, holder of a French Pairie, French high title roughly equivalent to a member of the British peerage
  • 2 (number), two of something
  • Couple, various senses for two joined things
  • Even number, in roulette etc.
  • Pair (parliamentary convention), matching of members unable to attend, so as not to change the voting margin
  • In Cricket, "getting a pair" means being out for 0 in both innings of a match.
  • An event in Rowing (crew) whereby two oarsmen occupy a boat using one oar each
  • A work agreement : Au pair

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