parage
English
/ˈpaɹɪdʒ/
noun
Definitions
- (archaic) Lineage, parentage; rank, especially as high or noble.
- A feudal institution that recognizes equality of rights and status between two rulers, and equality in the portions of an inheritance.
- A woman's marriage portion or dowry.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English parage derived from Old French parage.
Origin
Old French
parage