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Webster 1913 Edition

Allot

Al-lot′

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Allotted
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Allotting
.]
[OF.
aloter
, F.
allotir
;
a
(L.
ad
) +
lot
lot. See
Lot
.]
1.
To distribute by lot.
2.
To distribute, or parcel out in parts or portions; or to distribute to each individual concerned; to assign as a share or lot; to set apart as one’s share; to bestow on; to grant; to appoint;
as, let every man be contented with that which Providence
allots
him
.
Ten years I will
allot
to the attainment of knowledge.
Johnson.

Webster 1828 Edition

Allot

ALLOT'

,
Verb.
T.
[of ad and lot; See Lot.]
1.
To divide or distribute by lot.
2.
To distribute, or parcel out in parts or portions; or to distribute a share to each individual concerned.
3.
To grant, as a portion; to give, assign or appoint in general.
Let every man be contented with that which providence allots to him.

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