[ˈkɒnsɔːt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a wife, husband, or companion, in particular the spouse of a reigning monarch
(e.g: Queen Victoria and her consort, Prince Albert)

- a ship sailing in company with another


Phrases:

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

[kənˈsɔːt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- habitually associate with (someone), typically with the disapproval of others
(e.g: you chose to consort with the enemy)


Phrases:

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

[ˈkɒnsɔːt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small group of musicians performing together, typically playing instrumental music of the Renaissance period
(e.g: a consort of viols)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: earlier form of concert