Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RUNT, v.2 Appar. a Sc. variant form of Eng. rant, to storm, rage.Kcb. 1789 D. Davidson Seasons 35, 39:
Ilk saying the ither had affrunted, Forth frae the house away they runted. As frae the hills he hameward runted.
