Obs. [f. prec. Cf. OE. sárʓian.] intr. To grieve, to sorrow; to provide for.

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1545.  Ascham, Toxoph. (Arb.), 42. If he complayne, they sory with hym.

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1553.  T. Wilson, Rhet., 71 b. We reioyce, we sorie, or we pitie an other mannes happe.

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1601.  J. Wheeler, Treat Comm., 57. That those which are traders may be equally and indifferently cared and soried for.

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1606.  Ford, Fame’s Memorial, G iij b.

        Whiles he doth sing and angels pleasure take,
We mourne his death and sorry for his sake.

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