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[ancient Rome] Sortes (Latin singular: sors) were a frequent method of divination among the ancient Romans. The method involved the drawing of lots (sortes) to obtain knowledge of future events: in many of the ancient Italian temples the will of the gods was consulted in this way, as at Praeneste and Caere. These sortes or lots were usually...
• (n.) pl. of Sors. • (pl. ) of Sors
Sor'tes noun , plural of Sors .