What is "resorted"

Resort \Re*sort"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Resorted; p. pr. & vb. n. Resorting.] [OF. resortir to withdraw, take refuge, F. ressortir to be in the jurisdiction, LL. resortire; pref. re- re- + L. sortiri to draw lots, obtain by lot, from sors lot. See Sort. The meaning is first to reobtain (by lot), then to gain by appeal to a higher court (as a law term), to appeal, go for protection or refuge.]

1. To go; to repair; to betake one's self.

   What men name resort to him?
   --Shak.

2. To fall back; to revert. [Obs.]

   The inheritance of the son never resorted to the mother, or to any of her ancestors.
   --Sir M. Hale.

3. To have recourse; to apply; to one's self for help, relief, or advantage.

   The king thought it time to resort to other counsels.
   --Clarendon.

vb. (en-past of: resort)