v. t.
Let him construe the letter into English, and parse it over perfectly. Ascham. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ From parallax second. See parallax second and
prop. n. [ Hind. & Per. pārsī a Persian, a follower of Zoroaster, a fire worshiper. Cf. Persian. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
prop. n. The religion and customs of the Parsees.
n. One who parses. [ 1913 Webster ]