Meanings of affect singularity in inglês

Persons suffering from latent insanity often affect singularity of dress, gait, conversation, and phraseology.

He says that I affect singularity.

They affect singularity for the purpose of attracting attention to themselves, and thus obtaining the notoriety which they crave with every breath they inhale.

Avoid affecting singularity in dress.

'Is it wrong then, Sir, to affect singularity, in order to make people stare?'

"You would not have me affect singularity, sister?"