routh

[rooth, routh]

noun

Scot. and North England.

1. abundance; plenty.

routh

/ raʊθ /

noun

1. abundance

adjective

1. abundant; plentiful

Word History and Origins

Origin of routh¹

First recorded in 1710–20; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of routh¹

C18: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

A jury found Routh, 59, guilty of all charges, including the attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and a range of firearm offences.

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A US Secret Service agent spotted a rifle barrel poking out of the bushes and fired on the man holding it - later identified as Routh - who then fled the scene.

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Routh attempted to harm himself after the verdict was read out and the jury had left the room, according to the BBC's US partner, CBS News.

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Routh pleaded not guilty and made the unusual decision to defend himself during the trial, which began on 8 September and played out at the federal courthouse in Fort Pierce, Florida.

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A North Carolina native who lived in Hawaii prior to the Florida incident, Routh made a series of bizarre steps and statements throughout the proceedings.

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