Definition for VI-CIN'I-TY

VI-CIN'I-TY, n. [L. vicinitas.]

  1. Nearness in place; as, the vicinity of two country seats.
  2. Neighborhood; as, a seat in the vicinity of the metropolis.
  3. Neighboring country. Vegetables produced in the vicinity of the city, are daily brought to market. The vicinity is fall of gardens.

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