rúta1, m. (gs. ~, pl. ~í).1. Root. ~ planda, crainn, root of plant, of tree. ~í a chur, to take root. 2. Stump, stock. ~ cabáiste, stump of cabbage. ~í cos, stocky legs. Dul ar do chromadh ~, to walk in a crouched posture. 3. Stock, breed.
rúta2, m. (gs. ~, pl. ~í).Lit: Rout, company of armed men.