Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rouncy

/ˈɹaʊnsi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: roun-cy
IPA: /ˈɹaʊnsi/

11

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A horse, especially a common riding-horse.

noun

A vulgar woman.

Obsolete

Example Sentences

"Too many of my men ride rounseys, drays, and mules against foes mounted on coursers and destriers."

Etymology

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

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˈɹaʊnsi/

Usage

Obsolete

Inflected Forms

rouncies (plural) rouncey (alternative) rounsey (alternative)

Synonyms

nag

Rhymes With

bouncy flouncy

Questions

How do you pronounce rouncy?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɹaʊnsi/.
What does rouncy mean?: A horse, especially a common riding-horse.
Where does rouncy come from?: From Anglo-Norman rouncie, runcin, Old French roncin, from Late Latin runcinus, of uncertain origin.

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