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ROYNISH
Etymology
Adjective
roynish (comparative more roynish, superlative most roynish)
(obsolete) Mangy; scabby.
Mean; paltry; troublesome.
Synonyms
• (scabby): reef, scald; see also scabby
• (mean, paltry): contemptible, miserable, trashy; see also despicable
Source: Wiktionary
Royn"ish, a. Etym: [F. rogneux, from rogne scab, mange, itch.]
Definition: Mangy; scabby; hence, mean; paltry; troublesome. [Written also roinish.] [Obs.] "The roynish clown." Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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