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roynish

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Roynish (adj) means Covered in scabs, or affected by mange.

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1
Covered in scabs, or affected by mange.
2
Nasty, cheap, coarse or annoying.
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Etymology

It comes from French rogneux, which derives from rogne ("scab, mange, itch").

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What is the meaning of roynish?
"roynish" (adj) means covered in scabs, or affected by mange.
What is another word for roynish?
Other words for "roynish" include contemptible.
What are the different meanings of roynish?
"roynish" has 2 main meanings: 1. Covered in scabs, or affected by mange; 2. Nasty, cheap, coarse or annoying.

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