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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
ALLOT'MENT, n.
The act of
allotting; assignment.
That which is allotted; a share, part, or
portion granted or distributed; that which is assigned by lot, or by the
act of God; anything set apart for a special use or to a distinct
party.
The alloments of God and nature. A vineyard and an allotment for olives and herbs. The allowance of a specific amount
of scrip or of a particular thing to a particular person.
Cottage allotment, an allotment of a small portion of land to a country laborer for garden cultivation. [Eng.] | ||||||||