An equality of blood or dignity, but more especially of land, in the partition of an inheritance between co-heirs; more properly, however, an equality of condition among nobles, or PARAGRAPH S71 PARCEL persons holding by a noble tenure. Thus, when a fief is divided among brothers, the younger hold their part of the elder by parage ; i. e., without any homage or service. Also the portion which a woman may obtain ou her marriage. Cowell.
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