Definition of private

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Private (a.) Not publicly known; not open; secret; as, a private negotiation; a private understanding..

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Counsel :: Counsel (n.) A secret opinion or purpose; a private matter.
By-street :: By-street (n.) A separate, private, or obscure street; an out of the way or cross street..
Private :: Private (a.) Not publicly known; not open; secret; as, a private negotiation; a private understanding..
Covert :: Covert (v. t.) Covered over; private; hid; secret; disguised.
Private :: Private (n.) One not invested with a public office.
Privacy :: Privacy (n.) A private matter; a secret.
Self-interest :: Self-interest (n.) Private interest; the interest or advantage of one's self.
Subalmoner :: Subaid (v. t.) To aid secretly; to assist in a private manner, or indirectly..
Particularity :: Particularity (n.) Something of special or private concern or interest.
By-respect :: By-respect (n.) Private end or view; by-interest.
Eavesdrop :: Eavesdrop (v. i.) To stand under the eaves, near a window or at the door, of a house, to listen and learn what is said within doors; hence, to listen secretly to what is said in private..
Treacherous :: Treacherous (a.) Like a traitor; involving treachery; violating allegiance or faith pledged; traitorous to the state or sovereign; perfidious in private life; betraying a trust; faithless.
Self :: Self (n.) Hence, personal interest, or love of private interest; selfishness; as, self is his whole aim..
Personal :: Personal (a.) Of or pertaining to a particular person; relating to, or affecting, an individual, or each of many individuals; peculiar or proper to private concerns; not public or general; as, personal comfort; personal desire..
Machine :: Machine (n.) A political organization arranged and controlled by one or more leaders for selfish, private or partisan ends..
Poach :: Poach (v. i.) To steal or pocket game, or to carry it away privately, as in a bag; to kill or destroy game contrary to law, especially by night; to hunt or fish unlawfully; as, to poach for rabbits or for salmon..
Privateness :: Privateness (n.) Seclusion from company or society; retirement; privacy; secrecy.
Subsidies :: Subsidize (v. t.) To furnish with a subsidy; to purchase the assistance of by the payment of a subsidy; to aid or promote, as a private enterprise, with public money; as, to subsidize a steamship line..
Signet :: Signet (n.) A seal; especially, in England, the seal used by the sovereign in sealing private letters and grants that pass by bill under the sign manual; -- called also privy signet..
Public :: Public (a.) Of or pertaining to the people; belonging to the people; relating to, or affecting, a nation, state, or community; -- opposed to private; as, the public treasury..
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