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consorts
We have found lemma(root) word of consorts : consort.
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[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
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Origin
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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)
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Origin
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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)
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Origin
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late 16th century: earlier form of concert
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