Definition for AS-SORT'

AS-SORT', v.t. [Fr. assortir; It. assortire; of ad and sortir, sortire, to sally forth, and in It. to draw lots. See Sort.]

  1. To separate and distribute into classes things of the like kind, nature or quality, or things which are suited to a like purpose. It is sometimes applied to persons as well as things.
  2. To furnish with all sorts. – Burke.

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