Royn'ish, a.

a. [Fr. rogneux, O. Fr. & Pr. rognos, Sp. roñoso, It. rognoso, from Fr. rogne, Pr., Sp., Pg., & It. rogna, scab, mange, itch.] Mangy; scabby; hence, mean; paltry; troublesome. “The roynish clown.” [Written also roinish.] [Obs. and rare.] Shak.