What does "runaway" mean?
Runaway: The act of running away, esp. of a horse or teams; as, there was a runaway yesterday.
Additional senses
- 2.Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse.
- 3.Accomplished by running away or elopment, or during flight; as, a runaway marriage.
- 4.(a) Won by a long lead; as, a runaway victory. (b) Very successful; accomplishing success quickly; as, a runaway bestseller.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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