consort Definition

consort¹
noun

1. A wife or husband, especially of a reigning sovereign.

Thesaurus: partner, companion, associate, spouse, lover, helpmate, helpmeet.
2. naut.
An accompanying ship.

verb

intr
consorted, consorting
1. To agree.

Etymology: 16c: from Latin consors sharer, from con- together + sors lot.

Phrasal Verb: consort with someone

(usually with unfavourable implications) to associate or keep company with them.

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consort²
noun

1. A group of singing or playing musicians, particularly specializing in early music.

Etymology: 16c: erroneous variant of concert.