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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1845
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†RUNNIE, n. Also run(n)y, runni; roni (Jak.). A boar, a male pig (Sh. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XII. 188, 1914 Angus Gl.). [′rʌni, ′rɔni]Sh. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 XV. 128:
A young swine is here known by the name of a runny or grice.
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