† aˈpportionate, v. Obs.
[f. med.L. apportiōnāt- ppl. stem of apportiōnā-re, ad. AF. apportionner: see apportion v. Like other early words in -ate, occurs first as pa. pple.]
= apportion v.
| 1523 Fitzherb. Surv. 23 The relefe shalbe apporcyonate accordyng to the same. 1531 Elyot Gov. i. iii. (1544) 13 Possessions which they may apporcionate to theyr owne living. a 1670 Hacket Abp. Williams ii. 75 By free apportionating them [i.e. fostering allowances] according to the duty and wisdom of the children. |