A*part" (?), adv. [F. à part;
(L. ad) + part part. See Part.] 1.
Separately, in regard to space or company; in a state of separation as
to place; aside.
Others apart sat on a hill retired.
Milton.
The Lord hath set apart him that is godly for
himself.
Ps. iv. 3.
2. In a state of separation, of exclusion, or of
distinction, as to purpose, use, or character, or as a matter of thought;
separately; independently; as, consider the two propositions
apart.
3. Aside; away. "Wherefore lay apart
all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness." Jas. i. 21.
Let Pleasure go, put Care apart.
Keble.
4. In two or more parts; asunder; to piece; as, to
take a piece of machinery apart.