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Definition of consort

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒnsɔːt/

1a wife, husband, or companion, in particular the spouse of a reigning monarch: Queen Victoria and her consort, Prince Albert

2a ship sailing in company with another.

verb

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɔːt/

[no object] (consort with)

habitually associate with (someone), typically with the disapproval of others:you chose to consort with the enemy
(consort with/to) archaic agree or be in harmony with: it did not consort with his idea of scientific government

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting a companion or colleague): via French from Latin consors 'sharing, partner', from con- 'together with' + sors, sort- 'lot, destiny'. The verb senses are probably influenced by similar senses (now obsolete) of the verb sort

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