Where does “rote” come from?
rote (Norwegian Bokmål) comes from Old Norse róta — genitive plural indefinite of rót.
rote (Norwegian Bokmål): to untidy, to make a mess; to fool around
Definitions
- to untidy, to make a mess; to fool around
Ancestry of “rote”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | róta | genitive plural indefinite of rót |