Romney1
[rom-nee, ruhm-]
- one of an English breed of hardy sheep, having coarse, long wool.
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Origin of Romney1
named after a district in southwestern England
Also called Romney Marsh.
Romney2
[rom-nee, ruhm-]
- 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
Contemporary Examples
Approximately 100 Romney fans were invited on the call, he said.
Launched late last week, Ready for Romney appears to be, at best, political amateur hour.
Goff said he had consulted with a former Romney staffer by the name of Jared Townsend.
That defeat was driven largely by Romney losing women voters by an insurmountable 11 points.
By contrast, in 2012, the military vote split down the middle between Obama and Romney, according to exit polls.
Historical Examples
In the room in which they dined there was a picture of the captain, painted by Romney.
Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
When you get to that church you're just three miles from Romney.
The Long RollMary Johnston
They've left their stores in Romney, but they've gone, every devil of them!
The Long RollMary Johnston
The enemy had been gone from Bath; the enemy had been inaccessible at Hancock; now the enemy was not at Romney.
The Long RollMary Johnston
Doubtless everything can be explained, and your delay in reaching Romney will be slight.
The Long RollMary Johnston
Romney
- George . 1734–1802, English painter, who painted more than 50 portraits of Lady Hamilton in various historical roles
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