This word has several meanings. A party was called a big evening with invited guests in high society. At one time, a literary collection entitled so was published in Russia. Finally, we are aware of several famous personalities who bore the name Routh.
Route as an event
A ceremonial reception, a meeting in high circles is the first thing that comes to mind when answering the question, what is a rout. Derived from English, this word in the dictionaries of the Russian language is marked "obsolete". Indeed, it received the greatest use in speech and literature of the 19th century (noted, for example, in the Dictionary of V.I. Dahl), then it usually had the value of a solemn reception of some high-ranking person. Unlike the ball, this dance event and general entertainment program did not imply, it could be quite official, but could be secular. The main thing is taken from the English rules for holding receptions: gentlemen come here dressed elegantly, but according to strict etiquette.
As a rule, a party is an evening meeting where guests group in small companies and spend time talking and listening to their interlocutors. It discusses important news, entertaining stories from life, tells jokes. The program may include dinner and playing cards.
Routes were an important place for young people to appear in the world who want to make the necessary acquaintances and start a career. And for the girls whose mothers were looking for them a good party.
Social events are held today, even gaining strength. The goal for people coming here is the same - to communicate and, as they say, to show themselves.
Other meanings of the word
Telling what a rout is, one cannot but mention the literary-historical collection "Rout", which was published in Russia in the second half of the 19th century. He is known, in particular, for publishing poems by the Russian poetess and translator Nadezhda Arsenyeva in it.
Famous English comedian Jonathan Routh (1927 - 2008) and scientist Martin Routh (1755 - 1854). As well as the popular American actor Brandon Routh (at the birth of Ruth), who played in such films as “Batman”, “The Unthinkable”, “Faculty”, “One Life to Live”, etc.
Currently, the Russian St. Petersburg rap artist Anton (Tony) Raut, recognizable thanks to the makeup of the "evil clown", is successfully creating.