First Known Use: 14th century
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1parcel
noun par·cel \ˈpär-səl\
: a section or area of land
: a box or large envelope that is usually given, sent, or delivered to a person
Full Definition of PARCEL
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: a tract or plot of land
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: a company, collection, or group of persons, animals, or things : lot <the whole story was a parcel of lies>
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a : a wrapped bundle : package b : a unit of salable merchandise
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Origin of PARCEL
Middle English, from Anglo-French parcele, from Vulgar Latin *particella, from Latin particula small part — more at particle
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Rhymes with PARCEL
2parcel
adverb
3parcel
adjective
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verb
parceled or parcelledparcel·ing or parcel·ling \ˈpär-s(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of PARCEL
transitive verb
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: to divide into parts : distribute —often used with out
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: to make up into a parcel : wrap
3
: to cover (as a rope) with strips of canvas or tape
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First Known Use of PARCEL
15th century
PARCEL Defined for Kids
1parcel
noun par·cel \ˈpär-səl\
2parcel
verb
par·celed or par·celledpar·cel·ing or par·cel·ling
Definition of PARCEL for Kids
: to divide and give out by parts <We parceled out the candy.>
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