Enrut

/ɪnˈrʌt/ verb

Definition

A rare archaic word meaning to groove or form a rut in something.

Etymology

From 'en-' (to cause to be) + 'rut' (a groove or furrow). This is an extremely obsolete term, rarely if ever found in modern English.

Kelly Says

This word is so archaic it barely exists in written records—it shows how English enthusiastically created 'en-' verbs in the Middle Ages, then gradually abandoned most of them!

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