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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1600
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Sortie, n. [18th c. Eng. sortie a sally (1795), MF sortie (1400 in Larousse) the action of going out, f. sortir.] The action of going out from, leaving (a house or ? place of concealment). — 1600 Cal. Sc. P. XIII 721.
[He has used me more honourably and kindlier than I could have wished and is very careful of my] sortie [and yet with secrecy] [etc.]
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