sortes


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sortes

(ˈsɔːtiːz)
pl n
divination by opening a book, esp the Bible, at random
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"Que la personne qui est arrivee la derniere, celle qui demande, qu'elle sorte! Qu'elle sorte!" articulated the Frenchman, without opening his eyes.
"Qu'elle sorte!" repeated the Frenchman impatiently.

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