† ˈrounsepike Obs. rare.
In 5 rounse-, rownsepyk.
[Of obscure origin: cf. rampike and rampick.]
A leafless branch.
| 1470–85 Malory Arthur vi. xvi. 209 Ouer his hede he sawe a rownsepyk, a bygge bough leueles. Ibid., Syr Launcelot putte aweye the stroke with the rounsepyk. |