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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