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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rout, v.4 [ME rute(n to rush, dash (a1225), route(n to beat severely (Trevisa), OE hrútan; cf. Rout n.2] tr. To beat severely. —a1568 Bann. MS 33b/36.
Thy ribbis routit thi face ourspittit all