1. Noun
That which is divided off or separated, as a part from a whole; a separated part of anything.
2. Noun
A part considered by itself, though not actually cut off or separated from the whole.
3. Noun
A part assigned; allotment; share; fate.
4. Noun
The part of an estate given to a child or heir, or descending to him by law, and distributed to him in the settlement of the estate; an inheritance.
5. Noun
A wife's fortune; a dowry.
6. Verb
To separate or divide into portions or shares; to parcel; to distribute.
7. Verb
To endow with a portion or inheritance.
8. Noun
assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group; "he wanted his share in cash"
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