Rut \Rut\, n. [F. rut, OF. ruit, L. rugitus a roaring, fr.
rugire to roar; -- so called from the noise made by deer in
rutting time.]
1. (Physiol.) Sexual desire or [oe]strus of deer, cattle, and
various other mammals; heat; also, the period during which
the [oe]strus exists.
2. Roaring, as of waves breaking upon the shore; rote. See
Rote.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Rut \Rut\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Rutted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Rutting.]
To have a strong sexual impulse at the reproductive period;
-- said of deer, cattle, etc.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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