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RUNAWAYS
Noun
runaways
plural of runaway
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RUNAWAY
Run"a*way`, n.
1. One who, or that which, flees from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; a fugitive. Thou runaway, thou coward, art thou fled Shak.
2. The act of running away, esp. of a horse or teams; as, there was a runaway yesterday.
Run"a*way`, a.
1. Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse.
2. Accomplished by running away or elopment, or during flight; as, a runaway marriage. 3. (a) Won by a long lead; as, a runaway victory. (b) Very successful; accomplishing success quickly; as, a runaway bestseller.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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