ˈparij, pəˈräzh noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French parage, perage, from par, per equal (from Latin par ) + -age — more at pair
: equality of condition, blood, or dignity ; specifically : equality between persons (as brothers) one of whom holds a part of a fee of the other, does homage to the lord paramount, and is responsible for the whole service of the fee