par·rel I. noun orpar·ral\ˈparəl\ (-s) Etymology: Middle English perell, alteration of parail apparel, equipment — more at parel : a rope loop or sliding collar by which a yard or spar is held to a mast in such a way that it may be hoisted or lowered at pleasure — compare jackstay II. verb orparral\“\ (-ed/-ing/-s) : to fasten by means of a parrel