PAIR (2)

pair (2). Pair, v.t. to join in couples, couple, unite, suit

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Pair, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Paired (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Pairing.] 1. 1. To be joined in pairs; to couple; to mate, as for breeding.
2. 2. To suit; to fit, as a counterpart.
My heart was made to fit and pair with thine. Rowe. 3. 3. Same as To pair off. See phrase below.
To pair off, to separate from a company in pairs or couples; specif. (Parliamentary Cant), to agree with one of the opposite party or opinion to abstain from voting on specified questions or issues. See Pair, n., 6.