(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:49:45

Par"ral (?), Par"rel (?), n. [F. appareil. See Apparel, n.]

1. Naut.

The rope or collar by which a yard or spar is held to the mast in such a way that it may be hoisted or lowered at pleasure.

Totten.

2.

A chimney-piece.

Halliwell.

 

© Webster 1913.

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