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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rote, n.1 (ME and e.m.E. rote (Cursor M.), OF rote (c1155 in Larousse), late L. chrotta, a mediæval musical stringed instrument, ‘probably of the violin class’ (OED).) —c1450-2 Howlat 759 (A).
The rote, and the recordour [etc.]
