2. Hence: An ally; a supporter or abettor. Jer. Taylor.
PARANYMPHAL
Par`a*nym"phal, a.
Defn: Bridal; nuptial. [R.]
At some paranymphal feast. Ford.
PARAPECTIN
Par`a*pec"tin, n. Etym: [Pref. para- + pectin.] (Chem.)
Defn: A gelatinous modification of pectin.
PARAPEGM
Par"a*pegm, n. Etym: [L. parapegma, Gr. parapegme.]
Defn: An engraved tablet, usually of brass, set up in a public place.
Note: Parapegms were used for the publication of laws, proclamations, etc., and the recording of astronomical phenomena or calendar events.
PARAPEPTONE
Par`a*pep"tone, n. Etym: [Pref. para- + peptone.] (Phisiol. Chem.)
Defn: An albuminous body formed in small quantity by the peptic digestion of proteids. It can be converted into peptone by pancreatic juice, but not by gastric juice.