rote

rote
rote c.1300, in phrase bi rote "by heart," of uncertain origin, sometimes said to be connected with O.Fr. rote "route" (see ROUTE (Cf. route)), or from L. rota "wheel" (see ROTARY (Cf. rotary)), but OED calls both suggestions groundless.

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