PARACHRONISM
Pa*rach"ro*nism, n. Etym: [Pref. para- + Gr. parachronisme.]
Defn: An error in chronology, by which the date of an event is set later than the time of its occurrence. [R.]
PARACHROSE
Par"a*chrose, a. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)
Defn: Changing color by exposure Mohs.
PARACHUTE Par"a*chute, n. Etym: [F., fr. paper to ward off, guard + chute a fall. See Parry, and Chute, Chance.]
1. A contrivance somewhat in the form of an umbrella, by means of which a descent may be made from a balloon, or any eminence.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A web or fold of skin which extends between the legs of certain mammals, as the flying squirrels, colugo, and phalangister.
PARACLETE
Par"a*clete, n. Etym: [L. paracletus, Gr.
Defn: An advocate; one called to aid or support; hence, the Consoler,
Comforter, or Intercessor; — a term applied to the Holy Spirit.
From which intercession especially I conceive he hath the name of the
Paraclete given him by Christ. Bp. Pearson.