Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Share \Share\, n. [OE. share, AS. scearu, scaru, fr. sceran to
   shear, cut. See {Shear}, v.]
   1. A certain quantity; a portion; a part; a division; as, a
      small share of prudence.

   2. Especially, the part allotted or belonging to one, of any
      property or interest owned by a number; a portion among
      others; an apportioned lot; an allotment; a dividend. ``My
      share of fame.'' --Dryden.

   3. Hence, one of a certain number of equal portions into
      which any property or invested capital is divided; as, a
      ship owned in ten shares.

   4. The pubes; the sharebone. [Obs.] --Holland.

   {To go shares}, to partake; to be equally concerned.

   {Share and share alike}, in equal shares.