Sole, a. [L. solus, or OF. sol, F. seul (fr. L. solus; cf. L. sollus whole, entire. Cf. Desolate, Solemn, Solo, Sullen.] 1. Being or acting without another; single; individual; only. “The sole son of my queen.” Shak.
He, be sure... first and last will reign
Sole king. Milton.
2. (Law) Single; unmarried; as, a feme sole.
Corporation sole. See the Note under Corporation.
Syn. — Single; individual; only; alone; solitary.