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Pertaining to a race or a language neither Aryan nor Semitic. J. Prichard.

A speaking to another; an address. [Obs.]

To distribute, or parcel out in parts or portions; or to distribute to each individual concerned; to assign as a share or lot; to set apart as one's share; to bestow on; to grant; to appoint; as, let every man be contented with that which Providence allots him. Ten years I will allot to the attainment of knowledge. Joh…

The worship of strange gods. Jer. Taylor.

The act of allotting; assignment.

A depraved appetite; a desire for improper food.

Of or pertaining to allotropism. -- Al`lo*trop"ic*al*ly, adv. Allotropic state, the several conditions which occur in a case of allotropism.

Allotropic property or nature.

The property of existing in two or more conditions which are distinct in their physical or chemical relations.

To change in physical properties but not in substance. [R.]

Capable of being allotted.

One to whom anything is allotted; one to whom an allotment is made.

One who allots.

Allotment. [Obs.] Shak.

To praise; to approve of; hence, to sanction. [Obs. or Archaic] Ye allow the deeds of your fathers. Luke xi. 48. We commend his pains, condemn his pride, allow his life, approve his learning. Fuller.

Proper to be, or capable of being, allowed; permissible; admissible; not forbidden; not unlawful or improper; as, a certain degree of freedom is allowable among friends.

The quality of being allowable; permissibleness; lawfulness; exemption from prohibition or impropriety. South.

In an allowable manner.

Approval; approbation. [Obs.] Crabbe.

By allowance; admittedly. Shenstone.