SORT (3)

Sort (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Sorted; p. pr. & vb. n. Sorting.] 1. 1. To separate, and place in distinct classes or divisions, as things having different qualities; as, to sort cloths according to their colors; to sort wool or thread according to its fineness.
Rays which differ in refrangibility may be parted and sorted from one another. Sir I. Newton. 2. 2. To reduce to order from a confused state. Hooker.
3. 3. To conjoin; to put together in distribution; to class.
Shellfish have been, by some of the ancients, compared and sorted with insects. Bacon. She sorts things present with things past. Sir J. Davies. 4. 4. To choose from a number; to select; to cull.
That he may sort out a worthy spouse. Chapman. I'll sort some other time to visit you. Shak. 5. 5. To conform; to adapt; to accommodate.
I pray thee, sort thy heart to patience. Shak.