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Meaning of "Rob Roy" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ROB ROY

Rob Roy  [ˈrɒb ˈrɔɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ROB ROY

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Rob Roy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ROB ROY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Rob Roy

Rob Roy may refer to: ▪ Colloquial name for the Scottish hero Rob Roy MacGregor ▪ Creative works based on his life: ▪ Rob Roy, an 1817 novel by Walter Scott ▪ Rob Roy Overture, a musical composition by Hector Berlioz inspired by the novel ▪ Rob Roy , an 1894 operetta by Reginald De Koven and Harry B. Smith ▪ Rob Roy, created in conjunction with the operetta's premiere ▪ Rob Roy, a silent film starring David Hawthorne ▪ Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue, a 1953 film starring Richard Todd and Glynis Johns ▪ Rob Roy, a 1995 film starring Liam Neeson and Jessica Lange...

Definition of Rob Roy in the English dictionary

The definition of Rob Roy in the dictionary is real name Robert Macgregor. 1671–1734, Scottish outlaw.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ROB ROY


corduroy
ˈkɔːdəˌrɔɪ
destroy
dɪˈstrɔɪ
Kamilaroi
ˈkæmələrɔɪ
mesonephroi
ˌmɛsəʊˈnɛfrɔɪ
metanephroi
ˌmetəˈnefrɔɪ
monopteroi
mɒnˈɒptəˌrɔɪ
Norroy
ˈnɒrɔɪ
pomeroy
ˈpɒməˌrɔɪ
pronephroi
prəʊˈnɛfrɔɪ
Roy
rɔɪ
search-and-destroy
ˈsɜːtʃəndɪˈstrɔɪ
stroy
strɔɪ
Troy
trɔɪ
viceroy
ˈvaɪsrɔɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ROB ROY

Robbe-Grillet
robbed
Robben Island
robber
robber baron
robber crab
robber fly
robber trench
robberies
robbery
Robbia
robbin
robbing
Robbins

WORDS THAT END LIKE ROB ROY

alloy
baby boy
boy
cowboy
deploy
doy
employ
enjoy
Game Boy
Godoy
hoy
joy
ladyboy
McCoy
oy
playboy
sex toy
soy
the boy
toy

Synonyms and antonyms of Rob Roy in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Rob Roy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ROB ROY

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The translations of Rob Roy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Rob Roy» in English.

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罗布·罗伊
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Rob Roy
570 millions of speakers

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Rob Roy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रोब रॉय
380 millions of speakers
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روب روي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Роб Рой
278 millions of speakers

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Rob Roy
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রব রায়
260 millions of speakers

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Rob Roy
220 millions of speakers

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Rob Roy
190 millions of speakers

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Rob Roy
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ロブ·ロイ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

롭 로이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rob Roy
85 millions of speakers
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Rob Roy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ராப் ராய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रॉब रॉय
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Rob Roy
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Rob Roy
65 millions of speakers

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Rob Roy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Роб Рой
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Rob Roy
30 millions of speakers
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Rob Roy
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Rob Roy
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Rob Roy
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Rob Roy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Rob Roy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ROB ROY»

The term «Rob Roy» is regularly used and occupies the 92.128 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ROB ROY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Rob Roy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ROB ROY»

Discover the use of Rob Roy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Rob Roy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Rob Roy
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Sir Walter Scott, Sir, 2012
2
Rob Roy MacGregor
Scott's romantic image is, however, far from the rogue which Nigel Tranter protrays in this work.
Nigel Tranter, 2013
3
Rob Roy MacGregor: His Life and Times
Rob Roy MacGregor, Scotland's most romantic, elusive hero, was an outlaw and a life-long enemy of Montrose.
William Hutchison Murray, 2000
4
The Rob Roy Way
An innovative series of guidebooks for long-distance walkers.
Jacquetta Megarry, 2006
5
Mortgage Free!: Innovative Strategies for Debt-Free Home ...
In this revised edition of Mortgage Free!, Rob Roy offers a series of escape routes from enslavement to financial institutions, underscored by true stories of intrepid homeowners who have put their principles into action.
Robert L. Roy, 2008
6
Stoneview: How to Build an Eco-Friendly Little Guesthouse
Step-by-step instructions for building an octagonal cordwood masonry guesthouse.
Rob Roy, 2008
7
The Hunt for Rob Roy: The Man and the Myths
"In this acclaimed biography, David Stevenson shatters many of the myths surrounding this most charismatic figure to reveal a remarkable, though certainly not heroic, man...whose true life-story as it emerges is dramtic and human." -- back ...
David Stevenson, 2006
8
Rob Roy (Collins Classics)
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.
Sir Walter Scott, 2012
9
Historical Memoirs of Rob Roy and the Clan Macgregor: ...
On the other hand, the Earl of Argyll, whose family had been the scourge of the clan Gregor, not only relaxed from all severities against that people, but was now willing to form an alliance with Rob Roy, whose character for resolute bravery ...
Kenneth Macleay, 1881
10
Rob Roy
Sir Walter Scott. results at the dinner thereafter, strikes Rashleigh; 162; admonished by Die, 170 ; warns Owen of Rashleigh, 177 ; rfsca in estimation at the Hall, 181 ; poet two shadows in Die's room, 189 ; miscarriage of letter to Owen, 193 ...
Sir Walter Scott, 1871

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ROB ROY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Rob Roy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Gale's homers lead Rob Roy to first win of intermediate fastpitch …
Andrew Gale socked a solo home run and ran out an inside-the-park homer as Rob Roy (1-4) collected its first win of the Molson St. John's intermediate softball ... «The Telegram, Jun 15»
2
Here's why the Rob Roy can be your go-to Father's Day cocktail
He makes a dandy Rob Roy, which is a cocktail that's been around for over a century. It's named for a rakish Scottish folk hero of the 1600-1700 period who was ... «Business Insider, Jun 15»
3
Promotion joy for Kirkintilloch Rob Roy
Rob Roy will be playing Super Premier League football next season, after coming back from a goal down to secure victory with two late smash and grab goals in ... «Kirkintilloch Herald, Jun 15»
4
David Cameron's father in law offers to adopt a 'Rob Roy' style …
David Cameron's father-in-law has said he may have to put on a “Rob Roy-style Scottish accent” to stop the Scottish National Party launching a “Mugabe-style” ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
5
Kirkintilloch Rob Roy still have promotion in their sights
Rob Roy are still on track for promtion, but recent results have dented their title chasing dreams. A disappointing nil-nil draw on Saturday against Neilston ... «Kirkintilloch Herald, Apr 15»
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Kirkintilloch Rob Roy have promotion in their sights
Title chasing Kirkintilloch Rob Roy recorded their sixth league win in a row at the ... Rob Roy gaffer Stewart Maxwell said: “Chris Duff was the star of the show ... «Kirkintilloch Herald, Apr 15»
7
Rob Roy on cup duty
Rob Roy take on Johnstone Burgh at Keanie Park in this Saturday in the Central ... Rob Roy had six players out through injury or suspension for last Saturday's ... «Kirkintilloch Herald, Mar 15»
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Hedge fund and finance gods are spending their weekends doing …
Rob Roy Image courtesy of SOG-TFormer Navy SEAL Rob Roy. ... Roy, who was a member of SEAL Team Six, said the program was about personal growth. «Business Insider, Jan 15»
9
Rob Roy rolls out boozy advent calendar
For Christmas, most bars will pour you a cup of eggnog from a carton out of the dairy case. The folks at Rob Roy, bless them, are doing one better, rolling out an ... «The Seattle Times, Dec 14»
10
Skipper to stand trial accused of scallop diver death failures
Ronald MacNeil, 55, captain of the vessel "Rob Roy", denied responsibility for the errors which allegedly led to the death of the diver, Graeme Mackie, in June ... «stv.tv, Dec 14»

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