specialty

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   That in which one specializes; a chosen expertise or talent; bailiwick.

   Near-synonym: discipline

2. 2
   noun

   A product that originates in and is characteristic of a place.

   regional specialty

3. 3
   noun

   Particularity.

   The specialty of rule hath been neglected: And, look, how many Grecian tents do stand Hollow upon this plain, so many hollow factions.

4. 4
   noun

   A contract or obligation under seal; a contract by deed; a writing, under seal, given as security for a debt particularly specified.

   Let specialties be therefore drawne betweene vs, That couenants may be kept on either hand.

5. 5
   noun

   the special line of work you have adopted as your career

6. 6
   noun

   a distinguishing trait

7. 7
   noun

   an asset of special worth or utility

8. 8
   noun

   A particular or peculiar case.

Etymology

From Middle English specialte, Old French specialte, especialte, from Latin specialitas.