_Rawney_
rawny a "_Rawney_" . This word very common in Fox Hr., used to describe a person who is very thin and miserable. It is used by both young and old alike . It is used by the old folk in a sort of pitiable sense, for example (1) That poor rawney boy . It is also used by the young folk as a de...
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| Summary: | rawny a "_Rawney_" . This word very common in Fox Hr., used to describe a person who is very thin and miserable. It is used by both young and old alike . It is used by the old folk in a sort of pitiable sense, for example (1) That poor rawney boy . It is also used by the young folk as a derisive remark as (1) You rawney runt , get out of my way. Yes DICT CEN. JW Used I Not used 1 Not used NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY |
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