(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:49:14

Par"ent*age (?), n. [Cf. F. parentage relationship.]

Descent from parents or ancestors; parents or ancestors considered with respect to their rank or character; extraction; birth; as, a man of noble parentage.

"Wilt thou deny thy parentage?"

Shak.

Though men esteem thee low of parentage. Milton.

 

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