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Definition of Runches
1. runch [n] - See also: runch
Lexicographical Neighbors of Runches
Literary usage of Runches
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language ...: Supplement by John Jamieson (1825)
"The ground, if it is much dunged, runs excessively to runches, ... runches, *.
pi. Wild mustard. ..."
2. Jamieson's Dictionary of the Scottish Language: In which the Words are by John Jamieson, John Johnstone (1867)
"Belg. kropp-en, to cram. CRAPS, ». pi. 1. The seed-pods of runches or wild mustard,
Roxb. 2. runches in general. ..."
3. A Dictionary of the Scottish Language: In which the Words are Explained in by John Jamieson (1867)
"The seed-pods of runches or wild mustard, Roxb. 2. runches In general. CRAT, ad;".
Feeble, puny. ..."
4. Publications by English Dialect Society (1886)
"Craps. ' The seed-pods of ranches or wild mustard' [Sinapis arvensis, L.].—Roxb.
Jamieson. Also ' runches in general.' Crashes, Water (ie water-cresses). ..."
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