01 n. Any animal which is unusually small, as compared with others of its kind; -- applied particularly to domestic animals.
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Any animal which is unusually small, as compared with others of its kind; -- applied particularly to domestic animals.(Zool.)
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2.
A variety of domestic pigeon, related to the barb and carrier.(Zool.)
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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.
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4.
The dead stump of a tree; also, the stem of a plant.[Obs. or Prov. Eng.]“Neither young poles nor old runts are durable.” — Holland.