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The usual condition or state of a person or thing, either
natural or acquired, regarded as something had, possessed, and firmly
retained; as, a religious habit; his habit is morose; elms have a
spreading habit; esp., physical temperament or constitution; as, a full
habit of body. |
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The general appearance and manner of life of a living
organism. |
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Fixed or established custom; ordinary course of conduct;
practice; usage; hence, prominently, the involuntary tendency or
aptitude to perform certain actions which is acquired by their frequent
repetition; as, habit is second nature; also, peculiar ways of acting;
characteristic forms of behavior. |
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Outward appearance; attire; dress; hence, a garment; esp., a
closely fitting garment or dress worn by ladies; as, a riding habit. |
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To inhabit. |
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To dress; to clothe; to array. |
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To accustom; to habituate. [Obs.] Chapman. |
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