Obs. rare–1. [perh. a. Fr. *alloterie, f. allotir (cf. lottery, a. Fr. loterie f. lotir); perh. an Eng. formation on allot: see -ERY.] The action or result of allotting; assignment of a share.
1600. Shaks., A. Y. L., I. i. 77. Giue mee the poore allottery my father left me by testament.
