'Share and share alike' definitions:

Definition of 'Share and share alike'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. The pubes; the sharebone. [Obs.] --Holland. [1913 Webster]
  • To go shares, to partake; to be equally concerned.
  • Share and share alike, in equal shares. [1913 Webster]