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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rove, n.1 [Cf. late ME and e.m.E. rove Rove v., also = to roam, ramble; also 18th c. Eng. rove n. = a ramble or wandering.] A ramble. To mak a rove, to roam about. Cf. Roving vbl. n. a. —15.. Clar. v 1606.
Etheriall foullis in air might mak na rove For lustie falkonis
