consort1
n.
/
ˈkɒnsɔːt/
- a wife, husband, or companion, in particular the spouse of a monarch.
- a ship sailing in company with another.
v.
/
kənˈsɔːt/
-
(consort with)
habitually associate with.
-
(consort with/to)
archaic agree or be in harmony with.
Etymology
ME: via Fr. from L. consors ‘sharing, partner’, from con- ‘together with’ + sors, sort- ‘lot, destiny’.
consort2
/
ˈkɒnsɔːt/
n.
a small group of musicians performing together, typically playing Renaissance music.
Etymology
C16: earlier form of concert.