adj the dead stump of a tree; also, the stem of a plant.
2. runt ·adj a variety of domestic pigeon, related to the barb and carrier.
3. runt ·adj a dwarf; also, a mean, despicable, boorish person;
used opprobriously.
4. runt ·adj any animal which is unusually small, as compared with others of its kind;
applied particularly to domestic animals.