At some paranymphal feast.
Ford.
Par`a*pec"tin (?), n. [Pref. para- + pectin.] (Chem.) A gelatinous
modification of pectin.
Par"a*pegm (?), n. [L. parapegma, Gr. &?;, fr. &?; to fix beside; para`
beside + &?; to fix: cf. F. parapegme.] An engraved tablet, usually of
brass, set up in a public place.
Parapegms were used for the publication of laws, proclamations, etc.,
and the recording of astronomical phenomena or calendar events.
Par`a*pep"tone (?), n. [Pref. para- + peptone.] (Phisiol. Chem.) An
albuminous body formed in small quantity by the peptic digestion of
proteids. It can be converted into peptone by pancreatic juice, but not
by gastric juice.
Par"a*pet (?), n. [F., fr. It. parapetto, fr. parare to ward off, guard
(L. parare to prepare, provide) + petto the breast, L. pectus. See
Parry, and Pectoral.]
1. (Arch.) A low wall, especially one serving to protect the edge of a
platform, roof, bridge, or the like.
2. (Fort.) A wall, rampart, or elevation of earth, for covering
soldiers from an enemy's fire; a breastwork. See Illust. of Casemate.
Par`a*pet"al*ous (?), a. [Pref. para- + petal.] (Bot.) Growing by the
side of a petal, as a stamen.
Par"a*pet`ed, a. Having a parapet.
Par"aph (?), n. [F. paraphe, parafe, contr. fr. paragraphe.] A flourish
made with the pen at the end of a signature. In the Middle Ages, this
formed a sort of rude safeguard against forgery. Brande & C.
Par"aph, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Paraphed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Paraphing.]
[Cf. F. parapher, parafer.] To add a paraph to; to sign, esp. with the
initials.
||Par`a*pher"na (?), n. pl. [L.] (Rom. Law) The property of a woman
||which, on her marriage, was not made a part of her dower, but
||remained her own.
Par`a*pher"nal (?), a. [Cf. F. paraphernal.] Of or pertaining to
paraphernalia; as, paraphernal property. Kent.
Par`a*pher*na"li*a (?), n. pl. [LL. paraphernalia bona, fr. L.
parapherna, pl., parapherna, Gr. &?;; para` beside + &?; a bride's
dowry, fr. fe`rein to bring. See 1st Bear.]
1. (Law) Something reserved to a wife, over and above her dower, being
chiefly apparel and ornaments suited to her degree.