/pahr"seuhl/ , n. , v. , parceled, parceling or ( esp. Brit. ) parcelled, parcelling , adv.
n.
1. an object, article, container, or quantity of something wrapped or packed up; small package; bundle.
2. a quantity or unit of something, as of a commodity for sale; lot.
3. a group, collection, or assemblage of persons or things.
4. a distinct, continuous portion or tract of land.
5. a part, portion, or fragment.
v.t.
6. to divide into or distribute in parcels or portions (usually fol. by out ).
7. to make into a parcel or wrap as a parcel.
8. Naut. to cover or wrap (a rope) with strips of canvas.
adv.
9. Archaic. in part; partially.
[ 1275-1325; ME parcelle particella, fresh formation for L particula; see PARTICLE, PASSEL ]
Syn. 1. See package. 3. batch, assortment. 6. mete, apportion, deal, allot.