a. [ OF. especial, F. spécial, L. specialis, fr. species a particular sort, kind, or quality. See Species, and cf. Special. ] Distinguished among others of the same class or kind; special; concerning a species or a single object; principal; particular;
adv. In an especial manner; chiefly; particularly; peculiarly; in an uncommon degree. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The state of being especial. [ 1913 Webster ]