runch

1 of 2

noun

ˈrənch

plural -es

1

: charlock

2

: jointed charlock

runch

2 of 2

verb

"

-ed/-ing/-es

Scottish

: crunch

Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

Verb

probably by alteration

First Known Use

Noun

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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