Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aroynt
verb
əˈrɔɪnt
Definition
A term used to command someone to go away; to banish or dismiss.
Examples
- “Aroynt thee, spirit of mischief!”
- “She waved her hand and cried, ‘Aroynt, foul creature!'”
- “In the tale, the hero commanded his enemies, ‘Aroynt the darkness that surrounds us!”
Meaning
The word ‘aroynt’ is an old-fashioned way of telling someone to leave or clear out, often associated with a rather abrupt or forceful dismissal.
Synonyms
- depart
- leave
- go away
- begone
- scarper
