‖n. [ F., prob. from OF. coterie servile tenure, fr. colier cotter; of German origin. See 1st Cot. ] A set or circle of persons who meet familiarly, as for social, literary, or other purposes; a clique. “The queen of your coterie.” Thackeray. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. Conterminous. ] Bordering; conterminous; -- followed by with. [ 1913 Webster ]