Those uses of the word parcel are pretty awkward. He may have been using it in the sense of real property where land plots are referred to as parcels. Whatever way, I would have chosen another word.
“I would have chosen another word.”
Yes, thanks. For the second time today on FR I get to say: glad it wasn’t just me!
Parcel does have a variety of meanings, as I learned. It can also mean group, “parcel of children”, etc.