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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:

  Especial \Es*pe"cial\, a. [OF. especial, F. sp['e]cial, L.
     specialis, fr. species a particular sort, kind, or quality.
     See {Species}, and cf. {Special}.]
     Distinguished among others of the same class or kind;
     special; concerning a species or a single object; principal;
     particular; as, in an especial manner or degree.
  
     Syn: Peculiar; special; particular; uncommon; chief. See
          {Peculiar}.

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  especial
       adj : surpassing what is common or usual or expected; "he paid
             especial attention to her"; "exceptional kindness"; "a
             matter of particular and unusual importance"; "a
             special occasion"; "a special reason to confide in
             her"; "what's so special about the year 2000?" [syn: {especial(a)},
              {exceptional}, {particular(a)}, {special}]

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