n. [ From Pare, v. t. ] One who, or that which, pares; an instrument for paring. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ L. ] See Parergy. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. parergon, Gr. &unr_;; para` beside + &unr_; work. ] Something unimportant, incidental, or superfluous. [ Obs. ] Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]