Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
Roman nose ExamplesWord Origin noun
- a nose having a prominent upper part or bridge.
Origin of Roman nose First recorded in 1615–25 Related formsRo·man-nosed, adjective Examples from the Web for roman nose Historical Examples of roman nose
That Roman-nose is a magnificent fellow—hes got no wife, has he, Daniel?
Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in England, France, and Belgium; Vol. II (of 2)
George Catlin
The jolly fat dame had an opportunity of meeting the Roman-nose and of shaking his hand: but, oh, the distress!
Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in England, France, and Belgium; Vol. II (of 2)
George Catlin
We also saw Mrs. Halls which is my little Roman-nose black girl, that is mighty pretty: she is usually called Betty.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete
Samuel Pepys
The Roman-nose said he heard one of the parrots say God dam.
Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in England, France, and Belgium; Vol. II (of 2)
George Catlin
We also saw Mrs. Ball, which is my little Roman-nose black girl, that is mighty pretty; she is usually called Betty.
Leigh Hunt
British Dictionary definitions for roman nose Roman nose noun
- a nose having a high prominent bridge