SG Heritage Dictionary

Runt [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Any animal small below the natural or usual size of the species.

2. Of tame pigeons, are croppers, carriers and runts.

Runt [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Any animal which is unusually small, as compared with others of its kind; -- applied particularly to domestic animals.

2. A variety of domestic pigeon, related to the barb and carrier.

3. A dwarf; also, a mean, despicable, boorish person; -- used opprobriously.

4. The dead stump of a tree; also, the stem of a plant.

Runty [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Like a runt; diminutive; mean.