Dictionary of units of measurement. 2015.
Pair royal — Pair Pair (p[^a]r), n. [F. paire, LL. paria, L. paria, pl. of par pair, fr. par, adj., equal. Cf. {Apparel}, {Par} equality, {Peer} an equal.] [1913 Webster] 1. A number of things resembling one another, or belonging together; a set; as, a pair… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pair royal — noun (plural pair royal or pairs royal) Etymology: pair (I) + royal, adjective : three of a kind in the game of cribbage * * * Cribbage. a set of three cards of the same denomination, worth six points. Cf. double pair royal. [1585 95] … Useful english dictionary
pair royal — Cribbage. a set of three cards of the same denomination, worth six points. Cf. double pair royal. [1585 95] * * * … Universalium
pair-royal — pair royˈal noun 1. Three cards of the same denomination, esp in cribbage and in the obsolete game of post and pair 2. A throw of three dice all falling alike 3. A set of three (also pairīˈal, parīˈal and prīˈal) • • • Main Entry: ↑pair … Useful english dictionary
Pair Royal — Cribbage Three of a kind … The official rules of card games glossary
double pair royal — Cribbage. a set of four cards of the same denomination, worth 12 points. Cf. pair royal. * * * … Universalium
double pair royal — noun : four of a kind * * * Cribbage. a set of four cards of the same denomination, worth 12 points. Cf. pair royal … Useful english dictionary
Pair — (p[^a]r), n. [F. paire, LL. paria, L. paria, pl. of par pair, fr. par, adj., equal. Cf. {Apparel}, {Par} equality, {Peer} an equal.] [1913 Webster] 1. A number of things resembling one another, or belonging together; a set; as, a pair or flight… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pair — n. & v. n. 1 a set of two persons or things used together or regarded as a unit (a pair of gloves; a pair of eyes). 2 an article (e.g. scissors, trousers, or pyjamas) consisting of two joined or corresponding parts not used separately. 3 a an… … Useful english dictionary
Royal Moroccan Air Force — القوات الجوية الملكية المغربية al Quwwat al Jawwiyah al Malakiyah al Maghribiyah Forces Royales Air Active 1956 – present … Wikipedia
