Portion

pōr′shun, n. a part: an allotment: fate: destiny: dividend: the part of an estate descending to an heir: a wife's fortune.— v.t. to divide into portions: to allot a share: to furnish with a portion.— adj. Por′tioned , having a portion or endowment.— ns. Por′tioner , one who portions or a igns shares: ( Scots law ) the occupier of a small feu or portion of land: one of two or more incumbents on a benefice at one time; Por′tionist , one who has an academical allowance: the incumbent of a benefice which has more than one rector or vicar.— adj. Por′tion le , having no portion, dowry, or property.— Marriage portion , a gift given by a parent or guardian to a bride on her marriage. [O. Fr.,—L. portio , portion is , akin to pars , a part.]