rare
Cross references: 1. infrequent 2. choice 1. rare \'ra(*)r, 're(*)r\ aj [alter. of earlier rere, fr. ME, fr. OE hre-re boiled lightly; a]kin to OE hre-ran to stir, OHG hruoren : cooked a short time : UNDERDONE 2. rare av [ME, fr. L rarus] 1: marked by wide separation of component particles : THIN {~ air} 2a: marked by unusual quality, merit, or appeal : DISTINCTIVE 2b: superlative or extreme of its kind 3: seldom occurring or found : UNCOMMON - rare.ness n