Roscommon

Roscommon [ros-kom-uh n] Examples noun

1. a county in Connacht, in the N Republic of Ireland. 54,499; 950 sq. mi. (2460 sq. km). County seat: Roscommon.

Examples from the Web for roscommon Historical Examples of roscommon

The wool comes from Galway and Roscommon, combed here by combers, who earn 8s.

A Tour in Ireland

Arthur Young

The infant death-rate is 135 in Bradford, and 35 in Roscommon.

Women’s Wild Oats

C. Gasquoine Hartley

Mr. Roscommon laid his finger beside his nose and said softly, “Whishky!”

The Story of a Mine

Bret Harte

Roscommon was at first astounded, then indignant, and then warlike,—he was for an “appale to onst!”

The Story of a Mine

Bret Harte

Roscommon spent more time behind his bar than his grocer’s counter.

The Story of a Mine

Bret Harte

British Dictionary definitions for roscommon Roscommon noun

1. an inland county of N central Republic of Ireland, in Connacht: economy based on cattle and sheep farming. County town: Roscommon. Pop: 53 774 (2002). Area: 2463 sq km (951 sq miles)
2. a former name for Galway (def. 3)