rote
1. rote \'ro-t\ n [ME, fr. OF, of Gmc origin; akin to OHG hruozza crowd] : CROWD 2. rote n [ME] 1: the use of memory usu. with little intelligence {learn by ~} 2: routine or repetition carried out without understanding or mechanically 3. rote n [perh. of Scand origin; akin to ON rauta to roar - more at ROUT] : the noise of surf on the shore