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English word origin

Etymology of roin

From Anglo-Norman runger, ultimately of imitative origin.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

To growl; to roar.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Anglo-Norman runger, ultimately of imitative origin.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

A scab; a scurf, or scurfy spot.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Anglo-Norman roigne, roin et al., of uncertain origin. Compare roynish.

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