RUNAWAY

n. a.

6 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
n.

One who, or that which, flees from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; a fugitive. Thou runaway, thou coward, art thou fled Shak.

2.
n.

The act of running away, esp. of a horse or teams; as, there was a runaway yesterday.

3.
a.

Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse.

4.
a.

Accomplished by running away or elopment, or during flight; as, a runaway marriage. 3.

5.
a.

Won by a long lead; as, a runaway victory.

6.
a.

Very successful; accomplishing success quickly; as, a runaway bestseller.

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