at one Meaning, Definition & Usage

At one"

Etymology

OE. at on, atone, atoon, attone.

Definitions

1. In concord or friendship; in agreement (with each other); as, to be, bring, make, or set, at one, i. e., to be or bring in or to a state of agreement or reconciliation.

   If gentil men, or othere of hir contree Were wrothe, she wolde bringen hem atoon. Chaucer.

2. Of the same opinion; agreed; as, on these points we are at one.
3. Together. Obs. Spenser.

   He and Aufidius can no more atone Than violentest contrariety. Shak.

4. 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.