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consort 1. esp formerly a. a small group of instruments, either of the same type, such as viols, (a whole consort) or of different types (a broken consort) b. (as modifier): consort music 2. the husband or wife of a reigning monarch 3. a ship that escorts another How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In private, men are more bold in their own humors; and in consort, men are more obnoxious to others' humors; therefore it is good to take both; and of the inferior sort, rather in private, to preserve freedom; of the greater, rather in consort, to preserve respect. Stephen rose from his seat, and sauntered to the piano, humming in falsetto, "Graceful Consort," as he turned over the volume of "The Creation," which stood open on the desk. A man of honour and self-respect such as I am finds it painful and grievous to have to consort with men who would deprive him of both. |
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