the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Separated; divided.
adj. Endowed with parts or abilities.
adj. Cleft so that the divisions reach nearly, but not quite, to the midrib, or the base of the blade; -- said of a leaf, and used chiefly in composition
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Departed; deceased; dead.
Endowed with parts or abilities.
In botany, cleft or divided nearly to the base, as leaves. Also partite.
In heraldry, same as party
Having a part or character in a play allotted to (one): as, the leading man was badly parted.
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adj. having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
Word Usage
"Knollys was a young English bride, sunny-haired, hopeful-eyed, with lips that parted to make you love them, Āparted before they smiled, and all the soft regions of her face broke into attendant dimples."