aggroupv.
/əˈɡruːp/, U.S. /əˈɡrup/ Originally Art. Now rare.
transitive. To form or arrange in a group or groups; to group (see group v. 1). Also intransitive (for reflexive).
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the world > space > relative position > arrangement or fact of being arranged > other specific arrangements > arrange in other specific manner [verb (transitive)] > in a group
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the world > space > relative position > arrangement or fact of being arranged > state of being gathered together > gather together [verb (transitive)] > group
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1695 J. Dryden tr. R. de Piles in tr. C. A. Du Fresnoy De Arte Graphica 131 They aggrouppe and contrast each other in the same manner as the Figures do.
1695 J. Dryden tr. C. A. Du Fresnoy De Arte Graphica 60 Bodies of divers natures which are aggrouped (or combined) together.
1734 I. H. Browne Design & Beauty 6 Aggroupe the Figures here, and there oppose.
1788 W. Black Compar. View Mortality Human Species 203 Apoplexy. Under this we shall aggroup several inferior species of vortex and stupor in the imperial seat of reason and motion.
1837 Brighton Patriot & South of Eng. Free Press 28 Mar. 3/2 Father, mother, and children, aggrouped into one view.
1914 A. H. Plumb When Mayflowers blossom xii. 246 Whilst yet they were aggrouped there all agaze over the sweet things, a name was sought that would seem fitting.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2012; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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