Obs. rare. [f. SORT sb.2 + -LY1.]
1. Of articles: That correspond or form a set.
1459. Paston Lett., I. 474. iiij. platers, parcell of ix. platers not sortely. Ibid. v. platers, not sortely.
2. Appropriate; suitable.
1570. Wit & Science (1848), 46. Whereby I trust by my good Endever To that good Ladye, so sweete and so sortlye, A maryage betwene them ye shall see shortlye.
