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Concourse \Con"course\, n. [F. concours, L. concursus, fr.
concurrere to run together. See {Concur}.]
1. A moving, flowing, or running together; confluence.
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The good frame of the universe was not the product
of chance or fortuitous concourse of particles of
matter. --Sir M. Hale.
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2. An assembly; a gathering formed by a voluntary or
spontaneous moving and meeting in one place.
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Amidst the concourse were to be seen the noble
ladies of Milan, in gay, fantastic cars, shining in
silk brocade. --Prescott.
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3. The place or point of meeting or junction of two bodies.
[Obs.]
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The drop will begin to move toward the concourse of
the glasses. --Sir I.
Newton.
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4. An open space where several roads or paths meet; esp. an
open space in a park where several roads meet.
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5. Concurrence; cooperation. [Obs.]
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The divine providence is wont to afford its
concourse to such proceeding. --Barrow.
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