All 4 Uses of
rout
in
The Return of the King
Uses with a very common or rare meaning:
- Yet he is resolved to stay with the rearguard, lest the retreat over the Pelennor become a rout.†
Chpt 5.4
- The retreat became a rout.†
Chpt 5.4 *
- Thus we crossed over Gilrain, driving the allies of Mordor in rout before us; and then we rested a while.†
Chpt 5.9
- 'Is there anyone in this rout with authority to treat with me?' he asked.†
Chpt 5.10
Definition:
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(meaning too common or rare to warrant focus) Rout has other common meanings such as to make a groove, dig, search, or find. In classic literature, it can have varied meanings including reference to a disorderly group of people or a large party. The British may use the word to describe the noise cows make. The word form routings may refer to the routes taken to get somewhere.