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runt

runt [ runt ] (plural runts)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. smallest animal: an animal that is considerably smaller than others of the same kind, especially the smallest or weakest animal in a litter

2. offensive term: an offensive term that deliberately insults somebody's stature as short or physical strength as lacking ( insult )

[Mid-16th century. < ?]

runt·i·ness noun
runt·ish adjective
runt·y adjective
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