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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RO, v.1 Also . To rest contentedly in one place, to be static.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
De kye couldno ro nowhere. Naet'in could ro wi' dis.
Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
Da ky'll never ro furt wi dis wadder.

[Cf. Norw. dial. roa seg, to stay at rest in one place, Dan. dial, ro, to find rest, O.N. , peace, rest.]

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