The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Rarity \Rar"i*ty\ (r[a^]r"[i^]*t[y^]; 277), n.; pl. Rarities
   (r[a^]r"[i^]*t[i^]z). [L. raritas: cf. F. raret['e]. See
   Rare.]
   1. The quality or state of being rare; rareness; thinness;
      as, the rarity (contrasted with the density) of gases.
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   2. That which is rare; an uncommon thing; a thing valued for
      its scarcity.
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            I saw three rarities of different kinds, which
            pleased me more than any other shows in the place.
                                                  --Addison.
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