Obs. [f. prec. Cf. OE. sárʓian.] intr. To grieve, to sorrow; to provide for.
1545. Ascham, Toxoph. (Arb.), 42. If he complayne, they sory with hym.
1553. T. Wilson, Rhet., 71 b. We reioyce, we sorie, or we pitie an other mannes happe.
1601. J. Wheeler, Treat Comm., 57. That those which are traders may be equally and indifferently cared and soried for.
1606. Ford, Fames Memorial, G iij b.
Whiles he doth sing and angels pleasure take, | |
We mourne his death and sorry for his sake. |