Definition of allot

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Allot (v. t.) 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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Allot :: Allot (v. t.) To distribute by lot.
Callot :: Callot (n.) Such a cap, worn by English serjeants at law..
Cast :: Cast (v. t.) To fix, distribute, or allot, as the parts of a play among actors; also to assign (an actor) for a part..
Balloted :: Balloted (imp. & p. p.) of Ballo.
Share :: Share (v.) Especially, the part allotted or belonging to one, of any property or interest owned by a number; a portion among others; an apportioned lot; an allotment; a dividend..
Lease :: Lease (v. t.) Any tenure by grant or permission; the time for which such a tenure holds good; allotted time.
Watch :: Watch (n.) That part, usually one half, of the officers and crew, who together attend to the working of a vessel for an allotted time, usually four hours. The watches are designated as the port watch, and the starboard watch..
Gallotannic :: Gallotannic (a.) Pertaining to the tannin or nutgalls.
Balloting :: Balloting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ballo.
Vote :: Vote (n.) That by means of which will or preference is expressed in elections, or in deciding propositions; voice; a ballot; a ticket; as, a written vote..
Berth :: Berth (v. t.) To allot or furnish berths to, on shipboard; as, to berth a ship's company..
Blackball :: Blackball (v. t.) To vote against, by putting a black ball into a ballot box; to reject or exclude, as by voting against with black balls; to ostracize..
Ballot :: Ballot (n.) Originally, a ball used for secret voting. Hence: Any printed or written ticket used in voting..
Ballotade :: Ballotade (v. i.) A leap of a horse, as between two pillars, or upon a straight line, so that when his four feet are in the air, he shows only the shoes of his hind feet, without jerking out..
Allowance :: Allowance (n.) That which is allowed; a share or portion allotted or granted; a sum granted as a reimbursement, a bounty, or as appropriate for any purpose; a stated quantity, as of food or drink; hence, a limited quantity of meat and drink, when provisions fall short..
Plougland :: Plougland (n.) the quantity of land allotted for the work of one plow; a hide.
Watch :: Watch (n.) An allotted portion of time, usually four hour for standing watch, or being on deck ready for duty. Cf. Dogwatch..
Chartism :: Chartism (n.) The principles of a political party in England (1838-48), which contended for universal suffrage, the vote by ballot, annual parliaments, equal electoral districts, and other radical reforms, as set forth in a document called the People's Charter..
Measure :: Measure (n.) To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; -- often with out or off.
Designation :: Designation (n.) Selection and appointment for a purpose; allotment; direction.
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