1. (imp. & p. p.) of Reserve.

2. (a.) Kept for future or special use, or for an exigency; as, reserved troops; a reserved seat in a theater.

3. (a.) Restrained from freedom in words or actions; backward, or cautious, in communicating one's thoughts and feelings; not free or frank.

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