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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Assort,) Assoirt, v. [Late ME. assorte (Caxton), e.m.E. assort (Cotgrave) in trans. uses.] intr. To agree together. —1591 Edinb. Test. XXIII. 146.
My said spous and haill bairnes to remane vpoun the rowme and altogidder … sa lang as thai can assoirt
