‖n.; pl. Paratheses [ NL., from Gr. &unr_; a putting beside, from &unr_; to put beside. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. (Gram.) The placing of two or more nouns in the same case; apposition. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Rhet.) A parenthetical notice, usually of matter to be afterward expanded. Smart. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Print.) The matter contained within brackets. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (Eccl.) A commendatory prayer. Shipley. [ 1913 Webster ]