Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for AL-LOT'
AL-LOT', v.t. [of ad and lot; Sax. hlot. See Lot.]
- l. To divide or distribute by lot.
- To distribute, or parcel out in parts or portions; or to distribute a share to each individual concerned.
- To grant, as a portion; to give, assign, or appoint in general; as, let every man be contented with that which providence allots to him.
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