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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Ro, n.¹ [ME and e.m.E. (once, ?a1500) ro (Orm), roo, rou (14th c.), rowe (c1440), ON ró, OE rów.] Peace, repose. = Ruve n. —a1400 Leg. S. xlii 134.
That I for-think, sa haf I ro!