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ruttish Definition


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rut2
noun
    1. In many male ruminants, eg deer: a period of sexual excitement that occurs one or more times a year, during which they fight competitively for females and defend their territory prior to mating.
    2. The time of year when this occurs.
      Form: rutting season (also)
verb
    intr
    rutted, rutting
    1. Said of male animals: to be in a period of sexual excitement.
Derivative: rutting
noun, adj
    Derivative: ruttish
    adj
      Etymology: 15c: French, from Latin rugitus, from rugire to roar.




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