at one Meaning, Definition & Usage
At one"
Etymology
OE.Definitions
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In concord or friendship; in agreement (with each other); as, to be, bring, make, or set, . e., to be or bring in or to a state of agreement or reconciliation.at one , iIf gentil men, or othere of hir contree Were wrothe, she wolde bringen hem atoon. Chaucer.
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Of the same opinion; agreed; as, on these points we are .at one -
Together. Obs. Spenser.He and Aufidius can no more atone Than violentest contrariety. Shak.
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To stand as an equivalent; to make reparation, compensation, or amends, for an offense or a crime. The murderer fell, and blood atoned for blood. Pope.
The ministry not atoning for their former conduct by any wise or popular measure. Junius.