Roneo

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A copying machine using stencils; a mimeograph. historical

    "For his "sermons" were recorded and Roneo-copied for the benefit of absent members."

  2. 2
    Alternative form of Roneo. alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    a rotary duplicator that uses a stencil through which ink is pressed (trade mark Roneo) wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To copy using a Roneo stencil machine.

    "He pushed across the counter a roneoed form with his particulars entered in a sloping hand."

  2. 2
    Alternative form of Roneo. alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    make copies on a Roneograph wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
mimeomimeographmimeograph machineroneograph

Example

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"For his "sermons" were recorded and Roneo-copied for the benefit of absent members."

Etymology

ro(tary) + Neo(style) (“the manufacturer's name”)

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