Romayne
/rə(ʊ)ˈmeɪn/adjective
Designating a style of decorative carving (on furniture, etc.) introduced into England from Italy in the early 16th cent., featuring portrait heads or busts set in medallions. Of carving, etc.: characteristic of, exemplifying, or executed in this style.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Our English Home. Apparently a specific use of romayne, variant of Roman.
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