RONYON

Etymology

Noun

ronyon (plural ronyons)

A mangy or scabby creature.

Source: Wiktionary


Ron"ion, Ron"yon, n. Etym: [F. rogne scab, mange.]

Definition: A mangy or scabby creature. "Aroint thee, with!" the rump-fed ronyon cries. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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