1. n. & v.
--n.
1. a wife or husband, esp. of royalty (prince consort).
2 a ship sailing with another.
--v.
1. intr. (usu. foll. by with, together) a keep company; associate. b harmonize.
2 tr. class or bring together.
Etymology: ME f. F f. L consors sharer, comrade (as com-, sors sortis lot, destiny) 2. n. Mus. a group of players or instruments, esp. playing early music (recorder consort).
Etymology: earlier form of concert