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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rote, Roit, n.2 Also: (root). [e.m.E. rote a wheel as an instrument of punishment (1526), OF ruode, rode (late 10th c. and late 11th c. in Larousse), L. rota a wheel. Cf. Rat(t n.1] a. A wheel. b. ? = Rat(t n. —a. a1538 Abell 1a.
This present work I haif callit The roit or quheill of tyme Ib. 120b.
Adam Abell continuand his proces of the forsaid rote heir he begynnis quhaire he lewit in the ȝere of God 1534 1535 Stewart 12055.
The Albionis … Togidder ran, als round as ony roit —b. 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 250 (see Row n.1).
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