parage

noun

ˈparij,

pəˈräzh

plural -s

: equality of condition, blood, or dignity

specifically : equality between persons (as brothers) one of whom holds a part of a fee of the other, does homage to the lord paramount, and is responsible for the whole service of the fee

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French parage, perage, from par, per equal (from Latin par) + -age

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