[sɔːˈtiː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an attack made by troops coming out from a position of defence


Phrases:

Origin:
late 18th century: from French, feminine past participle of sortir ‘go out’

[sɔːˈtiː], (Verb)

Definitions:
- come out from a defensive position to make an attack
(e.g: we'll soon know if they sortie)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 18th century: from French, feminine past participle of sortir ‘go out’