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rouncy

noun
roun·cy | \ ˈrau̇n(t)sē \
plural -es

Definition of rouncy 

archaic

: a riding horse

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First Known Use of rouncy

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for rouncy

Middle English, from Middle French ronci charger

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