Etymology

roin

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Today it means: To growl; to roar. Full definition →

First used 15th–17th c.Anglo-Norman runger
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roin · verb1

  1. Anglo-Norman · derived fromrunger
  2. English todayroin

From Anglo-Norman runger, ultimately of imitative origin.

roin · noun2

  1. Anglo-Norman · derived fromroigne
  2. English todayroin

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

First known use, by meaning

  • 15th–17th c. To growl; to roar.
  • 15th–16th c. A scab; a scurf, or scurfy spot.

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