Route (r?t or rout; 277), n. [OE.
& F. route, OF. rote, fr. L. rupta (sc.
via), fr. ruptus, p. p. of rumpere to break;
hence, literally, a broken or beaten way or path. See Rout, and
cf. Rut a track.] The course or way which is traveled or
passed, or is to be passed; a passing; a course; a road or path; a
march.
Wide through the furzy field their route they
take.
Gay.