PARAPET
Par"a*pet, n. Etym: [F., fr. It. parapetto, fr. parare to ward off,
guard (L. parare to prepare, provide) + petto the breast, L. pectus.
See Parry, and Pectoral.]
1. (Arch.)
Defn: A low wall, especially one serving to protect the edge of a platform, roof, bridge, or the like.
2. (Fort.)
Defn: A wall, rampart, or elevation of earth, for covering soldiers from an enemy's fire; a breastwork. See Illust. of Casemate.
PARAPETALOUS
Par`a*pet"al*ous, a. Etym: [Pref. para- + petal.] (Bot.)
Defn: Growing by the side of a petal, as a stamen.
PARAPETED
Par"a*pet`ed, a.
Defn: Having a parapet.
PARAPH
Par"aph, n. Etym: [F. paraphe, parafe, contr. fr. paragraphe.]