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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rout, Rowt, n.6 (ME and e.m.E. rute (Ancr. R.), route a way, road or course; a certain direction taken in travelling from one place to another, f. as Rout n.1) —a1568 Sempill Sat. P. xlvi 52.
Steir be the compas, and keip hir rowt a1605 Montg. Misc. P. xlviii 131.
Betuixt the Malt and Cicill lay our rout
