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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Share \Share\, n. [OE. share, AS. scearu, scaru, fr. sceran to
shear, cut. See {Shear}, v.]
1. A certain quantity; a portion; a part; a division; as, a
small share of prudence.
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2. Especially, the part allotted or belonging to one, of any
property or interest owned by a number; a portion among
others; an apportioned lot; an allotment; a dividend. "My
share of fame." --Dryden.
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3. Hence, one of a certain number of equal portions into
which any property or invested capital is divided; as, a
ship owned in ten shares.
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4. The pubes; the sharebone. [Obs.] --Holland.
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{To go shares}, to partake; to be equally concerned.
{Share and share alike}, in equal shares.
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