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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶ROVE, v.³, n.² Nonce.

I. v. To coil (rope), twist, wind.Gall. 1895 Crockett Moss Hags xxx.:
Roving the spare coil of well-rope round and round his two prisoners.

II. n. A coil, loop (of rope).Gall. 1895 Crockett Moss Hags li.:
The women were not tightly tied to the posts, but attached to them with a running rove of rope, by which they could be pulled close to the stakes.