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consort

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒnsɔːt/

The English word “consort” has 10 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The spouse of a monarch.
  2. A husband, wife, companion or partner.
  3. An informal, usually well-publicized sexual companion of a monarch, aristocrat, celebrity, etc.
  4. A ship accompanying another.
  5. Association or partnership.
  6. A group or company, especially of musicians playing the same type of instrument.
  7. Harmony of sounds; concert, as of musical instruments.

adjective

  1. of a title, by virtue of one's (living) spouse; often contrasted with regnant and dowager

verb

  1. To associate or keep company (with).
  2. To be in agreement.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French, ultimately from Latin cōnsors. As “companion or partner”, via Middle English consorte.

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