Romney

[ rom-nee, ruhm- ]

/ ˈrɒm ni, ˈrʌm- /

noun

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

Origin of Romney

named after a district in southwestern England

Also called Romney Marsh.

Definition for romney (2 of 2)

Romney

[ rom-nee, ruhm- ]

/ ˈrɒm ni, ˈrʌm- /

noun

George,1734–1802, English painter.

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

former name of New Romney.

a male given name.

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Examples from the Web for romney

Approximately 100 Romney fans were invited on the call, he said.
‘Ready for Romney’ Is Amateur Hour|Tim Mak|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Launched late last week, Ready for Romney appears to be, at best, political amateur hour.
‘Ready for Romney’ Is Amateur Hour|Tim Mak|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Goff said he had consulted with a former Romney staffer by the name of Jared Townsend.
‘Ready for Romney’ Is Amateur Hour|Tim Mak|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That defeat was driven largely by Romney losing women voters by an insurmountable 11 points.
Surprise! The GOP Closed the Gender Gap|Patricia Murphy|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST

By contrast, in 2012, the military vote split down the middle between Obama and Romney, according to exit polls.
2016 Is No Democratic Slam Dunk|Lloyd Green|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Nothing could exceed the kindness and consideration shown by the Dutch admiral towards the crew of the Romney.
Narratives of Shipwrecks of the Royal Navy; between 1793 and 1849|William O. S. Gilly
One night thieves steal a splendid Romney; the next the same gang take his 'Venus.'
My Man Jeeves|P. G. Wodehouse
Romney's picture, with that frightful nightcap and eyes gleaming with madness, is a pestilent thing one would forget if one could.
Res Judicat|Augustine Birrell
The nature of most was of an abounding cheerfulness, but it was not possible to be cheerful on this January road to Romney.
The Long Roll|Mary Johnston
I have engaged a shopkeeper at Romney to come out and buy the whole stock at retail price, and I gave him the money to do it with.
The Squirrel Inn|Frank R. Stockton

British Dictionary definitions for romney

Romney

/ (ˈrɒmnɪ, ˈrʌm-) /

noun

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

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Romney

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