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Syn. -- Narrowness; oppressiveness; strictness;
secrecy; compactness; conciseness; nearness; intimacy; tightness;
stinginess; literalness.

Clos"er (?), n. 1.
One who, or that which, closes; specifically, a boot closer.
See under Boot.

2. A finisher; that which finishes or
terminates.

3. (Masonry) The last stone in a
horizontal course, if of a less size than the others, or a piece
of brick finishing a course. Gwilt.

Close"reefed` (?), a.
(Naut.) Having all the reefs taken in; -- said of a
sail.

Close"-stool` (?), n. A
utensil to hold a chamber vessel, for the use of the sick and
infirm. It is usually in the form of a box, with a seat and tight
cover.

Clos"et (?), n. [OF. closet
little inclosure, dim. of clos. See Close an
inclosure.] 1. A small room or apartment for
retirement; a room for privacy.

A chair-lumbered closet, just twelve feet
by nine.

Goldsmith.

When thou prayest, enter into thy
closet.


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