Specialty1. (n.) An specific and narrowly defined line of work.
2. (n.) A particular or peculiar case.
3. (n.) A contract or obligation under seal; a contract by deed; a writing, under seal, given as security for a debt particularly specified.
4. (n.) That for which a person is distinguished, in which he is specially versed, or which he makes an object of special attention; a specialty.
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