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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1890
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ROTE, n. The succession of waves which break on the beach during a storm (see quot.).Abd. c.1890 Gregor MSS.:
The succession of breakers on the beach during a storm is called “Rotes o' sey”. . . . In a storm three waves are strong and violent whilst the fourth wave is comparatively weak, and less dangerous. This succession of waves is called a “rote o' waves”.
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