Romney

1
[ rom-nee, ruhm- ]

noun
  1. one of an English breed of hardy sheep, having coarse, long wool.

Origin of Romney

1
Named after a district in southwestern England
  • Also called Romney Marsh .

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Other definitions for Romney (2 of 2)

Romney2
[ rom-nee, ruhm- ]

noun
  1. George, 1734–1802, English painter.

  2. George, 1907–1995, U.S. businessman and politician: governor of Michigan 1963–69.

  1. former name of New Romney.

  2. a male given name.

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British Dictionary definitions for Romney

Romney

/ (ˈrɒmnɪ, ˈrʌm-) /


noun
  1. George . 1734–1802, English painter, who painted more than 50 portraits of Lady Hamilton in various historical roles

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