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Parage, n. [F., fr. L. par, adj., equal. Cf. Peerage, Peer an equal.]
1. (Old Eng. Law) Equality of condition, blood, or dignity; also, equality in the partition of an inheritance. Spelman.
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2. (Feudal Law) Equality of condition between persons holding unequal portions of a fee. Burrill.
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3. Kindred; family; birth. [Obs.] Ld. Berners.
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We claim to be of high parage. Chaucer.
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