rouncy
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman rouncie, runcin, Old French roncin, from Late Latin runcinus, of uncertain origin.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɹaʊnsi/
Noun
rouncy (plural rouncies)
- (now historical) A horse, especially a common riding-horse.
- 2000 August 8, George R[aymond] R[ichard] Martin, “Arya [Stark]”, in A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire; 3), London: Voyager, →ISBN, page 445:
- Too many of my men ride rounseys, drays, and mules against foes mounted on coursers and destriers.
- (obsolete) A vulgar woman.
Synonyms
- (horse): nag