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Pronunciation : Run"a*way`
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Run"a*way`
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : 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. 3. (a) Won by a long lead; as, a runaway victory. (b) Very successful; accomplishing success quickly; as, a runaway bestseller.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913