noun

1. Obsolete a partner; companion
2. a wife or husband; spouse, esp. of a reigning king or queen
3. a ship that travels along with another
4. Rare

   1. Etymology: OFr consorte < L consortium, community of goods < consors

      association; fellowship; company
   2. agreement; accord
5. 1. a 17th-cent. English chamber music ensemble, sometimes including vocalists
   2. the music composed for such an ensemble

Etymology: OFr < L consors (gen. consortis), partner, neighbor < com-, with + sors, a share, lot: see sort

intransitive verb

1. to keep company or associate (with someone, esp. someone considered objectionable, undesirable, etc.) consorting with thieves
2. to be in harmony or agreement; be in accord

transitive verb

1. to associate; join: usually reflexive
2. to accompany or escort