{ Par″ral (?), Par″rel (?), } n. [F. appareil. See Apparel, n.] 1. (Naut.) The rope or collar by which a yard or spar is held to the mast in such a way that it may be hoisted or lowered at pleasure. Totten.
2. A chimney-piece. Halliwell.
Webster's Dictionary 1913
{ Par″ral (?), Par″rel (?), } n. [F. appareil. See Apparel, n.] 1. (Naut.) The rope or collar by which a yard or spar is held to the mast in such a way that it may be hoisted or lowered at pleasure. Totten.
2. A chimney-piece. Halliwell.