severalSEV'ERAL, a. [from several.] 1. Separate; distinct; not common to two or more; as a several fishery; a several estate. A several fishery is one held by the owner of the soil, or by title derived from the owner. A several estate is one held by a tenant in his own right, or a distinct estate unconnected with any other person. 2. Separate; different; distinct. Divers sorts of beasts came from several parts to drink. Bacon. Four several armies to the field are lead. Dryden. 3. Divers; consisting of a number; more than two, but not very many. Several persons were present when the event took place. 4. Separate; single; particular. Each several ship a victory did gain. Dryden. 5. Distinct; appropriate. Each might his several province well command, Would all but stoop to what they understand. Pope. |