DictionaryRoot: parçonier
Old French
parçonier
associate, joint owner or heir
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noun / verb
partner
PART-nur/ˈpɑːrtnər/
A person or organization joined with another in a shared undertaking.
Etymology
Parçonier meant a joint owner or heir, making shared possession the central image. The word may also reflect an expression meaning 'part holder,' likewise connecting association with a shared portion.