Consort Definition
kŏnsôrt
consorted, consorting, consorts
noun
A wife or husband; spouse, esp. of a reigning king or queen.
Webster's New World
A partner; companion.
Webster's New World
An animal with which another animal, usually of the opposite sex, forms a bond for a temporary period during which the two individuals maintain close proximity and engage in mating or other sexual behavior.
American Heritage
A ship that travels along with another.
Webster's New World
Association; fellowship; company.
Webster's New World
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verb
consorted, consorting, consorts
To keep company or associate (with someone, esp. someone considered objectionable, undesirable, etc.)
Consorting with thieves.
Webster's New World
To be in harmony or agreement; be in accord.
Webster's New World
To associate; join.
Webster's New World
To accompany or escort.
Webster's New World
To espouse.
American Heritage
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Origin of Consort
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Middle English colleague from Old French from Latin cōnsors cōnsort- com- com- sors fate ser-2 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Middle French
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