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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Allot \Al*lot"\, v. 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.
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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.
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Ten years I will allot to the attainment of
knowledge. --Johnson.
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