First Known Use: 15th century
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1rut
noun \ˈrət\
Definition of RUT
1
: an annually recurrent state of sexual excitement in the male deer; broadly : sexual excitement in a mammal especially when periodic
2
: the period during which rut normally occurs —often used with the
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Origin of RUT
Middle English rutte, from Middle French ruit rut, disturbance, from Late Latin rugitus roar, from Latin rugire to roar; akin to Middle Irish rucht roar, Old Church Slavic rŭžati to neigh
2rut
verb
rut·tedrut·ting
Definition of RUT
intransitive verb
: to be in or enter into a state of rut
First Known Use of RUT
circa 1625
3rut
noun
Definition of RUT
1
2
: a usual or fixed practice; especially : a monotonous routine <fall easily into a conversational rut>
Origin of RUT
perhaps modification of Middle French route way, route
First Known Use: 1552
4rut
verb
rut·tedrut·ting
RUT[1] Defined for Kids
1rut
noun \ˈrət\
2rut
verb
rut·tedrut·ting
Definition of RUT for Kids
: to make a track in
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