portion

Definition

An allocated amount.

Etymology

From Middle English porcioun, borrowed from Old French porcion, from Latin portio (“a share, part, portion, relation, proportion”), akin to pars (“part”); see part. Compare proportion.

Example Sentences

• "The Lord of that ſeruant […] will appoint him his portion with the vnbeleeuers."
• "Man's portion is to die and rise again."
• ""Everywhere the same!" exclaimed Francesca, as she resumed her seat—"the same human misery—the same human portion!..."

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