ppl. a. [f. prec. + -ED.] Arranged in sorts, classified; matched, suited, fitted; furnished with all sorts.

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1790.  Burke, Rev. France, 153 (T.). They appear in a manner no way assorted to those with whom they must associate. [See ASSORT 4.]

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1814.  Southey, Roderick, II. Wks. IX. 14. In wedlock to an ill-assorted mate.

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1844.  Macready, Remin., II. 240. Put by my assorted papers.

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