Dictionary

rouncy en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈɹaʊnsi/ (UK)

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman rouncie, runcin, Old French roncin, from Late Latin runcinus, of uncertain origin.

Meanings

1. (historical) A horse, especially a common riding-horse.
   • Too many of my men ride rounseys, drays, and mules against foes mounted on coursers and destriers. 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:
2. (obsolete) A vulgar woman.

Forms

Synonyms

nag (horse)