Select \Se*lect"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Selected; p. pr. & vb. n. Selecting.]

To choose and take from a number; to take by preference from among others; to pick out; to cull; as, to select the best authors for perusal. ``One peculiar nation to select.'' --Milton.

The pious chief . . . A hundred youths from all his train selects. --Dryden.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Select \Se*lect"\, a. [L. selectus, p. p. of seligere to select; pref. se- aside + levere to gather. See Legend.]

Taken from a number by preferance; picked out as more valuable or exellent than others; of special value or exellence; nicely chosen; selected; choice.

A few select spirits had separated from the crowd, and formed a fit audience round a far greater teacher. --Macaulay.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)