allotters
|al-lot-ters|
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/əˈlɒtərz/
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/əˈlɒtəz/
(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
individuals or entities that distribute or assign portions of something.
The allotters were responsible for distributing the land among the settlers.
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Last updated: 2025/06/29 18:36