Sc. Obs. [ad. F. sortir, of doubtful origin.] intr. To sally out; to make a sortie.
1571. Bannatyne, Jrnl. (1806), 248. They of Edinburgh cvme furth hors and fute…; and they of Leyth also sorted.
1584. Hudson, Du Bartas’ Judith, vi. (1608), 93. The warriours strong, That kept the towne, now sorted forth in throng.
a. 1600. Hist. Jas. Sext (Bannatyne Club), 25. Thay sortit from Hammilton upon the 13 day of Maij to pas towart Dumbartan. Ibid., 98. The same was so notifeit to the people of Edinburgh, that thair horsemen sortit.
