Middle English Dictionary Entry
sōciāt(e adj.
Entry Info
| Forms | sōciāt(e adj. |
| Etymology | L sociātus, p.ppl. of sociāre. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
Note: Cp. associate ppl.
1.
(a) Physically connected; (b) combined for a total, added together; (c) as noun: an associate.
Associated quotations
a
- ?a1425 *Chauliac(1) (NY 12)12b/b : Trachea arteria..is..componed of many cartilaginous ringez incomplete at þe parte of mery conioynded, sociate & bonden with a strong pannicle & softe.
b
- 1543(1464) Hardyng Chron.B (Grafton)p.343 : This batail was on saynt Oswoldes daye commyt, The xii yere of the kyng, and of Christes date Thirtene c foure score and eyght socyate.
c
- c1450 in Hist.& Ant.Masonry [OD col.]130 : The..Alderman of the Towne in wyche the congregacions ys holden schall be felaw and sociat to the master of the congregacions.