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.
© Webster 1913.
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.
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3. (a)
Won by a long lead; as, a runaway victory.
(b)
Very successful; accomplishing success quickly; as, a runaway bestseller.
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© Webster 1913.