1. (n.) That which is divided off or separated, as a part from a whole; a separated part of anything.

2. (n.) A part considered by itself, though not actually cut off or separated from the whole.

3. (n.) A part assigned; allotment; share; fate.

4. (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.

5. (n.) A wife's fortune; a dowry.

6. (v. t.) To separate or divide into portions or shares; to parcel; to distribute.

7. (v. t.) To endow with a portion or inheritance.