ROUT (2)

rout (2). Rout, v. to defeat, root up, assemble in crowds

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Rout, n. A bellowing; a shouting; noise; clamor; uproar; disturbance; tumult. Shak. This new book the whole world makes such a rout about. Sterne. “My child, it is not well,” I said, “Among the graves to shout; To laugh and play among the dead, And make this noisy rout.” Trench.