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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rott,) Rot, adj. [e.m.E. rot (1598); Rot(t v.] Decaying; in a state of decay; ‘dead’. Cf. Rottin adj. 1. —1663 Forbes Baron Ct. 243.
He did cut for his maisteres ws … ane hundreth tyme of rot tres … and … a number of grethstinges
