†P6. to put (money) in lot: (perhaps) to put (money) into a joint venture or speculation. Obsolete. rare. [Perhaps compare classical Latin sors basic capital (without interest) (see sortn.1).]
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1594 T. BlundevilleExercisesi. xii. f. 15v Foure Marchants did put their mony in lot in this manner.