(n.) That which is divided off or separated, as a part from a
whole; a separated part of anything.
(n.) A part considered by itself, though not actually cut off
or separated from the whole.
(n.) A part assigned; allotment; share; fate.
(n.) 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.
(n.) A wife's fortune; a dowry.
(v. t.) To separate or divide into portions or shares; to
parcel; to distribute.
(v. t.) To endow with a portion or inheritance.
