Definition of rut
1 : a periodic and often annually recurring state of certain male animals (such as deer or elk) during which behavior associated with the urge to breed is displayed
2 : the period of time during which rut occurs : breeding season
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Origin and Etymology 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 Slavonic rŭžati to neigh
First Known Use: 15th century
rut
Definition of rut
rutted
;rutting
intransitive verb
: to be in or enter into a state of rut
1600
First Known Use of rut
1600
Origin and Etymology of rut
perhaps modification of Middle French route way, route
First Known Use: 1552
1607
First Known Use of rut
1607
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Medical Definition of rut
1: a periodic and often annually recurring state of certain male animals (such as deer or elk) during which behavior associated with the urge to breed is displayed
2: the period of time during which rut occurs : breeding season
rut
Medical Definition of rut
rutted
;rutting
: to be in or enter into a state of rut
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