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n. - Noteworthy scarcity.

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  • Adjective, : a rare disease; His visits are rare occasions. ,Lighthouses are rare on that part of the coast. ,rare gases; lightheaded from the rare mountain...
  • Adjective, : He likes his steak rare
  • In other words, the Board agreed with Judge Seeherman's view that "rareness" is the most important factor in the surname analysis.
  • He knew how to cook a thick steak to just the right rareness.
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