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Noun

1. 1
   A horse, especially a common riding-horse. historical

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

2. 2
   A vulgar woman. obsolete

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"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.

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