parage

Meaning

Noun

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.

Origin

From Middle English parage, from Old French parage, perage, from pair + -age. peerage.

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