[f. SORT v.1 + -ING2.]

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  1.  That corresponds, agrees or suits (with others of the same class or kind).

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1535.  Wardr. Kath. Arragon, 24, in Camden Misc., III. Item, fyve pecis of hanginges of tapistrye soorting.

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1547.  Harl. MS. 1419 A. lf. 33. Nyne peces sorting… every of theym lyned with Canvas.

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  2.  That sorts, arranges or classifies.

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1912.  Civil Service Year Bk., 61. The … pay of a Sorting Clerk and Telegraphist.

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