Rob Roy
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Rob Roy
First recorded in 1865–70; after Rob Roy, nickname of Robert Macgregor (1671–1734), Scottish freebooter
Example Sentences
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Rob Roy, president and general counsel of the Ventura County Agricultural Assn., said he has not heard of employers in his region making immigration-related threats.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
“We broke their lines and have been pursuing them since,” said the unit’s commander, a 26-year-old American volunteer who gave his name as Rob Roy, and uses the code name Borys.
From New York Times • Oct. 3, 2022
One of Ramsay's cooks, Rob Roy Cameron, put in a "brilliant" shift, she said.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2022
The couple also runs one of Seattle’s best cocktail bars, Rob Roy, which will reopen on May 6.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2021
Maggie sat down panting after a race with Rob Roy.
From Pine Needles by Warner, Susan
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