OTHER

conj. pron. adv.

6 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
conj.

Either; -- used with other or or for its correlative (as either . . . or are now used). [Obs.] Other of chalk, other of glass. Chaucer.

2.
pron.

Different from that which, or the one who, has been specified; not the same; not identical; additional; second of two. Each of them made other for to win. Chaucer. Whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. Matt. v. 39.

3.
pron.

Not this, but the contrary; opposite; as, the other side of a river.

4.
pron.

Alternate; second; -- used esp. in connection with every; as, every other day, that is, each alternate day, every second day.

5.
pron.

Left, as opposed to right. [Obs.] A distaff in her other hand she had. Spenser.

6.
adv.

Otherwise. "It shall none other be." Chaucer. "If you think other." Shak.

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