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Roynish

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

(obsolete) Mangy; scabby..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (obsolete) Mangy; scabby.
  2. Mean, paltry, vulgar or troublesome.

Example Sentences

My lord, the roynish clown, at whom so oft Your Grace was wont to laugh, is also missing.
Their voices had a roynish sound that grated on Covenant's nerves—he had too many horrid memories of urviles—but he suppressed his discomfort

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What does roynish mean?

Roynish means (obsolete) Mangy; scabby..

What is a synonym for roynish?

Common synonyms include reef, scald, contemptible, miserable.

What is the opposite of roynish?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use roynish in a sentence?

My lord, the roynish clown, at whom so oft Your Grace was wont to laugh, is also missing.

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