Defn: A sugarlike substance, isomeric with mannite and dulcite, found with sorbin in the ripe berries of the sorb, and extracted as a sirup or a white crystalline substance. — Sor*bit"ic, a.
SORBITION
Sor*bi"tion, n. Etym: [L. sorbitio.]
Defn: The act of drinking or sipping. [Obs.]
SORBONICAL
Sor*bon"ic*al, a.
Defn: Belonging to the Sorbonne or to a Sorbonist. Bale.
SORBONIST
Sor"bon*ist, n. Etym: [F. sorboniste.]
Defn: A doctor of the Sorbonne, or theological college, in the University of Paris, founded by Robert de Sorbon, a. d. 1252. It was suppressed in the Revolution of 1789.
SORCERER
Sor"cer*er, n. Etym: [Cf. F. sorcier. See Sorcery.]
Defn: A conjurer; an enchanter; a magician. Bacon.
Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers. Ex. vii. 11.
SORCERESS
Sor"cer*ess, n.