This word is often confused with the tmesic syntax shown in par2. The citations here demonstrate the use of par modifying the verb estre1
and not any following adjective or verb.
v.n.
1to be completely:
(
s.xiiiin; MS: s.xiii2/4
)
De feves unt auches semblant, Mes ne parsunt tels nepurquant
4840
(
MS: s.xiiim
)
Quant le garçon oi ce, si se purpensa, Sicom Deus le voleit e cum il l'acensa, Que digne chose par fu mult religiun
1375
parestre (s.xiiiin)