rounceval
1 of 2adjective
obsolete
: huge, large
rounceval
2 of 2noun
roun·ce·val
ˈrau̇n(t)səvəl
plural -s
1
obsolete
a
: something very large : giant, monster
b
: a big loud woman : virago
2
: marrowfat sense 1
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
from Rouncesvalles, Roncevaux, mountain pass in northern Spain; from the gigantic bones shown there as those of the paladins of Charlemagne slain in battle in 778
First Known Use
Adjective
1582, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1570, in the meaning defined above