SHARE (2)

share (2). Share, v.t. to portion, divide, cut partake

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Share, n. [[OE. share, AS. scearu, scaru, fr. sceran to shear, cut. See Shear, v.]] 1. 1. A certain quantity; a portion; a part; a division; as, a small share of prudence.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 4. The pubes; the sharebone. Holland.
To go shares, to partake; to be equally concerned. — Share and share alike, in equal shares.