sortes / sorties [ˈsɔrti:z]
sortes – n. – 1. divination; 2. seeking divine guidance
sorties – n. pl. & v. 3rd pres. sing. of sortie – n. pl. – 1. sudden or rapid moves by troops that are under attack; 2. operational flights by military aircraft; v. – 1. issues suddenly from a place of defence; 2. sets out boldly on a journey or expedition; 3. bursts forth; 4. leaps