n. A part of a whole, whether separated from it, or considered by itself though not actually separated.n. A part assigned or contributed; a share; an allowance or allotment; hence, a helping at table.n. Lot; fate; destiny.n. The part of an estate given to a child or heir, or descending to him by law, or to be distributed to him in the settlement of the estate.n. A wife's fortune; a dowry.To divide or distribute into portions or shares; parcel; allot in shares.To endow with a portion or an inheritance.