The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Search \Search\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Searched; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Searching.] [OE. serchen, cerchen, OF. cerchier, F.
   chercher, L. circare to go about, fr. L. circum, circa,
   around. See Circle.]
   1. To look over or through, for the purpose of finding
      something; to examine; to explore; as, to search the city.
      "Search the Scriptures." --John v. 39.
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            They are come to search the house.    --Shak.
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            Search me, O God, and know my heart.  --Ps. cxxxix.
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   2. To inquire after; to look for; to seek.
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            I will both search my sheep, and seek them out.
                                                  --Ezek. xxxiv.
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            Enough is left besides to search and know. --Milton.
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   3. To examine or explore by feeling with an instrument; to
      probe; as, to search a wound.
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   4. To examine; to try; to put to the test.
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   To search out, to seek till found; to find by seeking; as,
      to search out truth.
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   Syn: To explore; examine; scrutinize; seek; investigate; pry
        into; inquire.
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