allotter
|al-lot-ter|
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/əˈlɒtər/
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/əˈlɒtə/
(allot)
assign portions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allot' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'aloter,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'loter' meant 'to divide by lots.'
Historical Evolution
'aloter' transformed into the Middle English word 'alloten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allot.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to divide by lots,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to assign or distribute.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or entity that allots or assigns something.
The allotter distributed the resources evenly among the teams.
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Last updated: 2025/06/29 18:06