Defn: A variety of domestic pigeon, related to the barb and carrier.
3. A dwarf; also, a mean, despicable, boorish person; — used opprobriously. Before I buy a bargain of such runts, I'll buy a college for bears, and live among 'em. Beau. & Fl.
4. The dead stump of a tree; also, the stem of a plant. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] Halliwell. Neither young poles nor old runts are durable. Holland.
RUNTY
Runt"y, a.
Defn: Like a runt; diminutive; mean.
RUNWAY
Run"way`, n.
1. The channel of a stream.
2. The beaten path made, by deer or other animals in passing to and from their feeding grounds.
RUPEE Ru*pee", n. Etym: [Hind.r, fr. Skr. r silver, coined silver or gold, handsome.]
Defn: A silver coin, and money of account, in the East Indies.