runaways
|run-a-ways|
B2
/ˈrʌnəˌweɪz/
(runaway)
escape or uncontrolled
Etymology
Etymology Information
'runaway' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'runnen away,' where 'runnen' meant 'to run' and 'away' meant 'away.'
Historical Evolution
'runnen away' transformed into the modern English word 'runaway' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to run away or escape,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/04/12 05:37