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Rouncy

Roun′cy

,
Noun.
A common hackney horse; a nag.
[Obs.]
he rode upon a
rouncy
as he could.
Chaucer.

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rouncy

rouncy

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Noun

rouncy (plural rouncies)

  1. (now historical) A horse, especially a common riding-horse.
    • 2000, George RR Martin, A Storm of Swords, Bantam 2011, p. 537:
      ‘Too many of my men ride rounseys, drays, and mules against foes mounted on coursers and destriers.’

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