資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Park \Park\, n. [AS. pearroc, or perh. rather fr. F. parc; both
   being of the same origin; cf. LL. parcus, parricus, Ir. &
   Gael. pairc, W. park, parwg. Cf. {Paddock} an inclosure,
   {Parrock}.]
   1. (Eng. Law) A piece of ground inclosed, and stored with
      beasts of the chase, which a man may have by prescription,
      or the king's grant. --Mozley & W.

   2. A tract of ground kept in its natural state, about or
      adjacent to a residence, as for the preservation of game,
      for walking, riding, or the like. --Chaucer.

            While in the park I sing, the listening deer Attend
            my passion, and forget to fear.       --Waller.

   3. A piece of ground, in or near a city or town, inclosed and
      kept for ornament and recreation; as, Hyde Park in London;
      Central Park in New York.

   4. (Mil.) A space occupied by the animals, wagons, pontoons,
      and materials of all kinds, as ammunition, ordnance
      stores, hospital stores, provisions, etc., when brought
      together; also, the objects themselves; as, a park of
      wagons; a park of artillery.

   5. A partially inclosed basin in which oysters are grown.
      [Written also {parc}.]

   {Park of artillery}. See under {Artillery}.

   {Park phaeton}, a small, low carriage, for use in parks.