Moiety
Moiety (moi"e*ty) , n.
[F. moitié, L. medietas, fr. medius middle, half. See Mid, a., and cf. Mediate, Mediety.]
1.
One of two equal parts; a half; as, a moiety of an estate, of goods, or of profits; the moiety of a jury, or of a nation.
The more beautiful moiety of his majesty's subject.
2.
An indefinite part; a small part.