purparty Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pur"par`ty noun

Etymology

OF. pourpartie; pour for + partie a part; cf. OF. purpart a respective part.

Definitions

1. (Law) A share, part, or portion of an estate allotted to a coparcener. Written also purpart, and pourparty.

   I am forced to eat all the game of your purparties, as well as my own thirds. Walpole.