▪ I. † ˈrutey, n. Obs.—1
In 5 rotey.
[f. next.]
= rut n.1 1. rutey-time, rutting-time.
| 1377 Langl. P. Pl. B. xi. 329 After course of concepcioun, none toke kepe of other. As whan þei hadde ryde in rotey tyme, anon riȝte þer-after, Males drowen hem to males. |
▪ II. † ˈrutey, v. Obs.—1
Also 5 rotey, rot(e)i-.
[? ad. AF. *rutei-er, f. rut rut n.1 Cf. ruteison rutson.]
intr. = rut v.3 1.
| 1393 Langl. P. Pl. C. xiv. 146 After cours of concepcioun, non tok kepe of oþer; As when þei hadde ruteyed, anon þei resten after. |