As*sort" (&?;), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Assorted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Assorting.] [F. assortir; &?; (L. ad) +
sortir to cast or draw lots, to obtain by lot, L. sortiri,
fr. sors, sortis, lot. See Sort.] 1.
To separate and distribute into classes, as things of a like kind,
nature, or quality, or which are suited to a like purpose; to classify; as,
to assort goods. [Rarely applied to persons.]
They appear . . . no ways assorted to those with whom
they must associate.
Burke.
2. To furnish with, or make up of, various sorts or
a variety of goods; as, to assort a cargo.
As*sort", v. i. To agree; to be in
accordance; to be adapted; to suit; to fall into a class or place.
Mitford.