5. Hence, characteristic quality or disposition. [Obs.]

And now I give my sensual race the rein.

Shak.

Some . . . great race of fancy or judgment.

Sir W. Temple.

Syn. -- Lineage; line; family; house; breed; offspring; progeny; issue.

Race, n. [OE. ras, res, rees, AS. rs a rush, running; akin to Icel. rs

course, race. √118.] 1. A progress; a course; a movement or

progression.

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