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romayne work

noun, often capitalized R
ro·​mayne work | \ (ˈ)rō¦mān-\

Definition of romayne work

: the ornamentation of furniture with carved medallions, knobs, or finials in the form of human or grotesque heads found especially in 17th century England

History and Etymology for romayne work

probably from French romaine, feminine of romain Roman

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