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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Domicile \Dom"i*cile\, n. [L. domicilium domus house + (prob.) root of celare to conceal: cf F. domicile. See {Dome}, and {Conceal}.] 1. An abode or mansion; a place of permanent residence, either of an individual or a family. 2. (Law) A residence at a particular place accompanied with an intention to remain there for an unlimited time; a residence accepted as a final abode. --Wharton. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Domicile \Dom"i*cile\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Domiciled}; p. pr & vb n. {Domiciling}.] [Cf. F. domicilier. Cf {Domiciliate}.] To establish in a fixed residence, or a residence that constitutes habitancy; to domiciliate. --Kent. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: domicile n : a physical structure (e.g., a house) that someone is living in "he built a modest dwelling near the pond"; "they raise money to provide homes for the homeless" [syn: {dwelling}, {home}, {abode}, {habitation}, {dwelling house}]
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