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English word origin

Etymology of allot

From Middle English allotten, from Old French aloter (Modern French allotir). à + lot. By surface analysis, al- + lot.

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Source etymology 1

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verb

To distribute or apportion by (or as if by) lot. · To assign or designate as a task or for a purpose. · to intend; reckon

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From Middle English allotten, from Old French aloter (Modern French allotir). à + lot. By surface analysis, al- + lot.

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