ONLY

only. Only, ad. simply, singly; a. this and no more

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On″ly (?), a. [[OE. only, anly, onlich, AS. ānlic, i.e., onelike. See One, and Like, a.]] 1. 1. One alone; single; as, the only man present; his only occupation.
2. 2. Alone in its class; by itself; not associated with others of the same class or kind; as, an only child.
3. 3. Hence, figuratively: Alone, by reason of superiority; preëminent; chief. “Motley's the only wear.” Shak.