Definition for PAR'CE-NER

PAR'CE-NER, n. [Scot. parsenere; Norm. parconnier; from part, L. pars.]

Parcener or co-parcener is a co-heir, or one who holds lands by descent from an ancestor in common with another or with others; as when land descends to a man's daughters, sisters, aunts, cousins, or their representatives. In this case, all the heirs inherit as parceners or co-heirs. – Blackstone.

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