roany
/ˈrəʊni/Chiefly English regional (northern ) and Scottish. Now historical
adjective
Designating a type of thick tar formerly used for smearing sheep to protect the skin and fleece.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Edinburgh Weekly Journal. Probably from roan + -y, apparently so called on account of its colour.
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