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RUTTY
rutted, rutty
(adjective) full of ruts; “rutty farm roads”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Adjective
rutty (comparative ruttier, superlative ruttiest)
Imprinted with ruts.
Synonym: rutted
(US, dated) In a rut (dull routine).
Related to a rut; being in a state of sexual arousal.
Synonyms: ruttish, lustful
Etymology 2
Adjective
rutty (comparative ruttier, superlative ruttiest)
(obsolete) Full of roots.
Synonym: rooty
Etymology 3
Noun
rutty (plural rutties or ruttys or ruttees)
(India, obsolete) A unit of weight used for metals, precious stones and medicines, equivalent to 1.5 grains.
Source: Wiktionary
Rut"ty, a.
Definition: Ruttish; lustful.
Rut"ty, a.
Definition: Full of ruts; as a rutty road.
Rut"ty, a. Etym: [See Root.]
Definition: Rooty. [Obs.] Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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