Parcel, v. a. Divide, distribute, apportion, deal out, allot.
Parcel, a. Part, half, in part.
Parch, v. a.
- 1. Burn (slightly), scorch.
- 2. Dry, shrivel, dry up.
Pardon, v. a.
- 1. Remit, overlook, pass over, forgive, condone.
- 2. Forgive (especially for a grave offence), absolve, excuse, acquit, discharge, release, clear.
Pardon, n. Forgiveness (especially of a grave offence after conviction, and granted to a specified person), remission (of a penalty incurred), absolution, grace, mercy.
Pardonable, a. Excusable, venial.
Pare, v. a.
- 1. Peel (by the use of a knife).
- 2. Clip, cut, shave off.
- 3. Diminish (gradually), lessen, reduce.
Parent, n.
- 1. Father or mother.
- 2. Author.
- 3. Cause, source, producer.
Parentage, n. Extraction, birth, descent, lineage, pedigree, stock, origin, family, ancestry.
Parental, a. Affectionate, kind, tender, cherishing.
Parentless, a. Orphaned.
Parget, v. a. Plaster, cover with plaster.
Pargeter, n. Plasterer.