n. [ OE. & F. route, OF. rote, fr. L. rupta (sc. via), fr. ruptus, p. p. of rumpere to break; hence, literally, a broken or beaten way or path. See Rout, and cf. Rut a track. ] The course or way which is traveled or passed, or is to be passed; a passing; a course; a road or path; a march. [ 1913 Webster ]
Wide through the furzy field their route they take. Gay. [ 1913 Webster ]
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