n. 1. One who, or that which, flees from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; a fugitive. [ 1913 Webster ]
Thou runaway, thou coward, art thou fled? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The act of running away, esp. of a horse or teams; as, there was a runaway yesterday. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. 1. Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Accomplished by running away or elopement, or during flight; as, a runaway marriage. [ 1913 Webster ]
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